Editor-in-Chief - Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology - last chance to apply! Deadline 1 February 2015

The Society for Endocrinology invites applications for the role of Editor-in-Chief for a five-year term starting in August 2015. Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology are leading basic science journals owned by the Society for Endocrinology, and official journals of both the European Society of Endocrinology and Endocrine Society of Australia. The journals are governed by a single Editor-in-Chief and joint Editorial Board, in order to ensure distinct and complimentary content. Journal of Endocrinology’s focus is on endocrine physiology and metabolism, including hormone secretion; hormone action; biological effects. The journal publishes basic and translational studies at the organ, tissue and whole organism level. Journal of Molecular Endocrinology’s focus is on molecular and cellular mechanisms in endocrinology, including gene regulation; cell biology; signalling; mutations; transgenesis. The journal considers basic and pathophysiological studies at the molecule and cell level. The journals are published by Bioscientifica.

Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief oversees the peer review process and journal development, including the following:

• Triaging all new submissions for suitability prior to external peer review
• Overseeing the peer review process, with support of the Publisher and confirming a decision for all submissions, ensuring consistent standards of acceptance and rejection are maintained
• In collaboration with the Publisher, agree the structure of and appoint an international Editorial Board
• Advising on journal development by identifying topic and global regions of emerging importance and soliciting submissions, including commissioning of review articles
• Provide advice to the Publisher regarding marketing strategy and represent the journals internationally
• Chairing an annual Editorial Board meeting as well as attending regular meetings with the Publisher
• Participation in the Society for Endocrinology Publications Committee

Extensive editorial and administrative support is provided by the Publisher and an honorarium is paid annually.

Applications

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• CV including publication history and relevant editorial experience
• A critique of the present status of both journals, identifying opportunities for development

Applicants do not need to be a member of the Society for Endocrinology in order to apply. Membership will be granted to the successful candidate.

Applications are due by 1 February 2015, and should be emailed to David Ray, Chair of the Society for Endocrinology Publications Committee ([email protected]). Candidates will be shortlisted and interviews will be held in March 2015.