Editor in Chief Needed for JGR-Space Physics
AGU seeks a dynamic, well-organized scientist with comprehensive knowledge of space physics, high editorial standards and strong leadership skills to serve a 4-year term as the editor in chief for JGR-Space Physics.
The Editor-in-Chief is the principal architect of the scientific content of the journal. The EIC is an active scientist, well-known and well-regarded in his/her discipline. A primary function of the EIC is to solicit premier science from the best scientists for publication in the journal. Working with the other editors and AGU staff, the EIC is the arbiter of the content of the journal.
Among other functions, the EIC is responsible for:
– Acting as an ambassador to the author/editor/reviewer/scientist community.
– Setting the strategy for the journal.
– Leading the editor selection process.
– Assigning and balancing review work load.
– Decisions of ethics.
– Reviewing and contributing to periodic monitoring reports.
– Conducting and attending meetings.
Journal Scope
Founded in 1896 ,JGR-Space Physics reports scientific advances in aeronomy and magnetospheric physics, planetary atmospheres and magnetospheres, interplanetary and external solar physics, cosmic rays, and heliospheric physics.
A search committee appointed by the AGU President evaluates prospective candidates and conducts personal interviews with a small number of highly qualified individuals. The President makes the final selection and appointment. All AGU editors serve at the pleasure of the President.
If you would like to be considered for the Editor in Chief position of JGR-Space Physics, please send your curriculum vitae with a letter of interest via email to pubmatters@agu.org. If you would like to nominate a highly qualified colleague, send a letter of recommendation to the same email address. Please make sure that you specify JGR-Space Physics in the subject line of the email. We look forward to your suggestions for this crucial position.
Deadline for applications is 31 July 2013