Join The Editorial Staff

Aleph provides undergraduates with experiences in editing academic research papers (from reviewing to copy editing), obtaining research skills, and in defining academic interests and objectives as they are exposed to interdisciplinary research topics across multiple disciplines and fields of studies. Aleph is designed as an entry-level experience and allows undergraduates early in their academic careers to participate in editing; hence, it does not require any prior experience in journalism or research to join us.

Students can join Aleph’s editorial staff by applying during winter quarter. For the 2025-26 academic year, applications can be found here, and are due at 11:59 p.m. on October 19th, 2025.

Please note that Aleph is not open to general staff members during the Fall quarter. Fall quarter activities consist of discussion between Editorial Board members to plan for the next year.

Updates on recruiting editors can be found on our Instagram page (@aleph_ucla).

If you are interested in joining Aleph, please refer to the list of open positions along with their descriptions. All the following positions are open to first-time staff members and each member may have more than one roll if they choose to do so. *NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

Winter Quarter

Review Phase

  • Editorial team reads submissions and determines whether to reject or accept articles based on the strength, novelty, and compelling aspects of the research/writing. 
  • Editors prepare typed statements on each article and basic editorial notes for the corresponding authors. 

Developmental Editing Phase

  • Authors edit articles according to reviewer comments, leading to an iterative revision process focused on making structural/”big-picture” improvements to articles.

Spring Quarter

Copy Editing Phase

  • Editors review revised articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, etc. 
  • Editors ensure quality of final articles prior to publication both online and in print. 

Layout and Formatting

  • Develop and select design ideas for the issue
  • Works with the copy editors to ensure design choices adhere to proper style and citation guidelines.
  • Assists in formatting cover and body content.

YEAR-ROund Positions

Outreach (Social Media)

  • Increase/maintain enrollment for Aleph and article submissions.
  • Publicizes the journal as an institution that supports undergraduate research: passing out flyers at Bruin Walk, giving announcements before classes, posting flyers on high traffic bulletin boards (when necessary).
  • Works to communicate upcoming Aleph activities and events with the UCLA community, including Undergraduate Research Week.

Blog Contributors

Website Support Staff

  • Inventory necessary website updates and suggested updates.
  • Post all articles finalized for online publication on eScholarship.
  • Experience with WordPress highly suggested but not required.

    For any inquiries, please check the FAQ page or contact us at alephjournal@ucla.edu.