Scientific Editor

Scientific Editor (Volunteer, Remote)

Lumen is a newly founded, independent

non-profit Think Tank and research community

operating across AI, technology, digital ecosystems, and emerging socio-technical systems. We are currently in a

pre-launch phase , building the foundations of our research agenda, editorial standards, and publication strategy. We are seeking a

Scientific Editor

to support the

Lead Researcher

in the early stages of applied research development and academic publication.

Role & Responsibilities The Scientific Editor will work closely with the Lead Researcher to: Support the

identification and refinement of research questions and hypotheses Contribute to the definition and validation of

research methodologies Provide editorial and structural guidance on research outputs Support the

selection of appropriate journals, conferences, or publication venues Ensure clarity, coherence, and methodological rigor across research materials Help align research outputs with academic and applied research standards This role focuses on

research design, positioning, and publication strategy , rather than copyediting alone.

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Position Details Type:

Volunteer (non-profit) Location:

Fully remote Time commitment:

~8 hours per week Schedule:

Flexible and asynchronous Stage:

Founding / pre-launch phase

Who This Is For This role is well-suited for individuals with experience in: Academic or applied research Scientific editing or manuscript development Research methodology and publication processes Interdisciplinary work across technology, AI, or digital systems

Joining Lumen at this stage means contributing directly to the

intellectual structure, research quality, and editorial voice

of a new institute, helping shape how research is designed, validated, and shared from day one.