The American Fisheries Society (AFS) seeks a scientist with a broad perspective on fisheries to act as Co-Chief Science Editor to work as part of a leadership team to oversee the science and creative content ofBOB国际体育. The Editor must be committed to fast-paced deadlines and would be appointed for a five-year renewable term.

Duties include:

• Work in a highly collaborative manner with the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and other Co-Chief Science Editor to manage the science component ofBOB国际体育.
• Work with the EIC and Managing Editor as part of the overall creative leadership ofBOB国际体育.
• Assign an appropriate science editor for half of the scientific manuscripts submitted toBOB国际体育.
• 做最后一些n decisions based on peer reviews managed by science editors.
• Ensure the veracity of each issue’s total scientific content.
• Recruit and retain science editors and provide them with mentoring and guidance.
• Solicit cutting-edge submissions as well as ensuring broad topic coverage.
• Work withBOB国际体育Managing Editor and AFS Publications Director on the content, themes, and direction of the scientific aspects ofBOB国际体育

Qualifications: AFS seeks an established fisheries or aquatic science professional with substantial writing and editorial experience. As part of building an editorial leadership team, we seek skills and/or experience to ensure that the editorial team has complementary areas of expertise (e.g., marine, freshwater, and human dimensions). To be considered, send a current curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest to[email protected]by October 7, 2019. Please also feel free to contact EIC Gary Curtis ([email protected]) or 541-613-4914 (Pacific Time) for further information about the position.

Note: The Co-Chief Science Editor receives a quarterly honorarium, as well as support to attend the AFS Annual Meeting.