Special Issues – Call for Topics

Readers and authors of Developmental Psychobiology are encouraged to put forward suggestions for hot topics and important areas they’d like to see covered by the journal in future special issues.

Submit your special issue idea directly to the Editor-in-Chief: email Amanda Dettmer.

Developmental Psychobiology Early Career Researcher Editorial Fellowship

Developmental Psychobiology is proud to join its peers in recognizing the expertise of historically underrepresented scholars in the field. With the support of Wiley, Developmental Psychobiology is delighted to support early career scholars by launching its inaugural 1-year Early Career Research (ECR) Editorial Fellowship.

Congratulations to the Inaugural Class of Early Career Researcher Editorial Fellows at Developmental Psychobiology!

Fellows will receive mentorship and training in journal editorship from September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025.

Christina Cantave, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Minnesota
Resilience to early adversity

Danny Rahal, PhD
Assistant Professor
UC Santa Cruz
Marginalization, health & stress in adolescents

Patrese Robinson-Drummer, PhD
Assistant Professor
Haverford College
Developmental transitions in learning and memory

Nila Shakiba, PhD
Assistant Professor
Auburn University
Early adversity, social & emotional development in children

Goals

The goals of the ECR Editorial Fellowship are to 1) Provide a pathway for historically underrepresented scholars to gain editorial experience; 2) Grow and expand the pipeline of “next generation” Associated Editors (AEs) at Developmental Psychobiology; and 3) underscore the journal’s commitment to continuous improvement in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities

The ECR Editorial Fellow will assume the following responsibilities:

1. Work closely with current AEs to develop editorial leadership skills.
2. Receive mentoring to serve as action editor on 5-7 papers over the course of 12 months.
3. Screen manuscripts for appropriateness/fit with journal; identify reviewers; make editorial decisions based on reviews; shepherd manuscript through to publication if accepted.
4. Generate thematic ideas and/or content for 1-2 special issues of the journal during the year of their fellowship.

Qualifications

1. Researchers who identify as historically underrepresented are invited to apply for the ECR Editorial Fellowship. This includes researchers including, but not limited to, those who identify as Black, Indigenous, other people of color & ethnicities; members of the LGBTQ+ community; individuals with disabilities; neurodivergent individuals; researchers from the Global South; etc.
2. Researchers who have completed their doctoral education/training (or equivalent) and are no more than 10 years postdoctoral.
3. Candidates may hold a position at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor or equivalent.
4. Individuals in non-academic positions with suitable qualifications are also eligible.

Timeline

1. Applications are due July 1, 2024. Appointments will be made in August with a September 1 start date.
2. The appointment is for 1-year, working with existing AE.
3. The journal’s publisher, Wiley, can commit up to 5 ECR Fellows for 1-year terms at $1,500 each.
4. Upon completion of the fellowship year, ECR Editorial Fellows will automatically become members of Developmental Psychobiology Editorial Board if they are not already members, and will be considered for a future AE role.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following to the Editor of Developmental Psychobiology, Dr. Amanda M. Dettmer, by June 1, 2024:

1. A letter of interest (1 page maximum) introducing themselves, their expertise, and an explanation of their interest in and qualifications for the position, including how their participation in the program will contribute to the journal’s growth, development, and advancement;
2. A copy of their curriculum vitae (CV);

1. One letter of recommendation that speaks to their potential for leadership and dedication to the editorial process.

Applications are due July 1, 2024. Appointments will be made in August and positions will begin September 1, 2024.