USJ Staff Application
USJ is looking for talented and committed reviewers, editors, and designers for the 2021-2022 staff to publish Volume 35 of the UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal! Prospective staff members may apply to join the Review Board, Editorial Board, or Layout Board.
Submit your application by filling out the Google form here.
General board member applications are due by November 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Assistant Managing Editor applications are due by October 30, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PT (Please note: this is 1 week earlier than the general deadline).

Why apply?

Actively engage in the scientific review process.

Many students do not have the opportunity to engage with the other side of the publication process until obtaining their doctoral degrees. Furthermore, by carefully reviewing and editing a variety of articles, students gain in-depth exposure to scientific articles both within and outside of their chosen field of study.

Get honors credit for your participation.

You will get 2 units of P/NP honors credit for participating in USJ. There are five class meetings in winter quarter 2022 on Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 PM. The class will use a hands-on approach and group discussions to allow students to learn and engage with the process of publishing a peer-reviewed journal.

Staff Qualifications

Staff members of all years are welcome to apply. We recruit for all majors; however, STEM majors are given preference for the Review Board. Previous experience with publications, graphic design, leadership, or research will be considered.
A list of staff responsibilities can be found in our application. 

USJ Timeline

All staff members are required to attend the five classes during the first half of winter quarter, but each board does the majority of their work during different time periods.
  • The Review Board is active during January to early March.
  • The Editorial Board is active during March to early April.
  • The Layout Board is active from April until May.
Please be aware of these active periods when applying for certain boards.

 2021-2022 Information Sessions​

USJ Fall Information Session #1

Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 (Week 2)
Location: Zoom
​4:00-4:30 PM
RSVP for this session here to receive the Zoom meeting link.

USJ Fall Information Session #2

Saturday, October 16th, 2021 (Week 3)
Location: Zoom
​4:00-4:30 PM
RSVP for this session here to receive the Zoom meeting link.

USJ Fall Information Session #3

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 (Week 5)
Location: Ackerman 2412 (in-person w/ Zoom option)
​4:00-4:30 PM
RSVP for in-person attendance here.
​For the Zoom link, RSVP here.
Can't make our informational sessions? Here's the 2020-2021 presentation.
Please direct any questions to usj@ucla.edu.