Editor in Chief, Genetics in Medicine, Translational Genomics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with ACMG leadership and the publisher to refine the journal's scope.

• Recruit and provide mentorship to an international Editorial Board.

• Supervise the peer review process with staff assistance.

• Make final decisions on publication.

• Commission various content types, including Special Issues.

• Actively promote the journal on a global scale at scientific conferences and through professional networks.

• Attract high-caliber international submissions.

• Engage with ACMG members and other stakeholders to enhance readership, authorship, and editorial involvement, particularly among early career researchers.

• Represent the journal at significant conferences.

• Track key performance indicators such as submissions, decisions, and citations.

• Advocate for open access, author experience, and accessibility.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong scholarly background in translational genomics or a related discipline.

• Experience in peer-reviewed publishing, either as an author or editor.

• A collaborative leadership approach with the capacity to build and lead an international team of editors.

• Proven ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision for the growth and development of the journal.

• A commitment to scientific integrity, rigor, and inclusivity in publishing.

• Editorial experience with a biomedical or genetics journal is preferred.

• Active engagement on an international level (Europe, Australia, Asia) is preferred.

• Familiarity with open access publishing is preferred.

• ACMG membership or a willingness to join is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

• Opportunity for occasional domestic and international travel.