Peer reviewers

The Journal of Hand Surgery (European volume) is seeking peer reviewers. There are many benefits of being a JHSE reviewer, including keeping up to date with new advances in hand surgery and interacting with other reviewers and editors about your topics of interest. Moreover, there is a promotion track, based on performance, which means that becoming a reviewer for JHSE is the first step towards becoming a member of the Editorial Board which, in time, leads to eligibility for an Assistant Editor or Editor role. Reviewers also receive SAGE reviewer rewards, including 60 day access to SAGE journals online on completion of each review. If you are interested in reviewing for JHSE, please send an email with a brief CV to editor@journalofhandsurgery.com

 

Vacancy for the role of ‘Assistant Editor’ of the Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

This position has a one-year tenure (extendable) and is available from 1st January 2026. The successful applicant will work with the team of six Editors under the guidance of the Editor in Chief. The post of the Assistant Editor is to help share the editorial workload, produce high quality articles and to maintain the standards of the journal.

The successful applicant will be a hand surgeon with journal experience as an Editorial Board member or Reviewer. The post is very advantageous to those who are considering becoming a Journal Editor in future years.

For further details and an application form, please email: editor@journalofhandsurgery.com

Closing date: 25th October 2025