Join the preLights team: Call for applications

Are you an early-career researcher passionate about science communication, preprints and open science? preLights, The Company of Biologists’ preprint highlighting service, is growing, and we want you to be part of our community!

Since 2018, we’ve published over 1,500 preLight posts, sparking conversations between preprint authors and researchers worldwide. Now, we’re looking for more early-career scientists (PhD students, postdocs, early-stage PIs) in the biological sciences who are excited to share and discuss cutting-edge research.

Why join?

• Develop your science writing and communication skills ✍️
• Engage directly with the scientific community 👩‍🔬
• Expand your professional network 🌐
• Receive and provide feedback in a supportive environment 💬

How to apply:
Send your application to prelights@biologists.com by 31 October 2024, including:

• A short bio
• Why you’d like to join
• A preLight post on a recent preprint (posted after 1 July 2024; max 800 words). For inspiration, check out our recent posts

For more details, check out our ‘Become a preLighter’ page, read interviews with current preLighters or watch this short video . We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Any questions? Contact us at prelights@biologists.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!