eNeuro Editor-in-Chief Search
The Society for Neuroscience Council has appointed a Search Committee to recommend a candidate to serve as Editor-in-Chief of eNeuro, SfN’s gold open-access journal. The Editor-in-Chief of eNeuro would be appointed for a 5-year term beginning January 1, 2025, after a period of transition with the current editor.
The members of the Search Committee are: John Maunsell (Chair), Barry Everitt, Sabine Kastner, Jibran Khokhar, Emilie Marcus, Jasna Markovac, and Gavan McNally.
The nomination period is now closed.
At the close of the nomination period, all qualified nominees will be invited to submit an application with a deadline of May 3, 2024. Applicants will be requested to share in writing their initial ideas about the philosophy, operations, and future scientific direction of eNeuro. The Search Committee plans to interview top candidates for this position during May and June 2024, with an appointment confirmed later in the summer.
In evaluating candidates for the Editor-in-Chief position, the Search Committee will consider the following criteria:
- a record of achievement in neuroscience research
- evidence of good leadership, diplomacy, and management skills to direct the Editorial Board in a highly collaborative environment
- previous editorial experience
- deep interest in the changing landscape of scientific publishing
- vision for the future of eNeuro as a leading neuroscience journal
- capacity to build on the past success of eNeuro to reach new heights through innovation and novel approaches
- ability to communicate effectively with authors, editors, SfN committees, and staff
- adequate time and flexibility to take on the responsibilities of Editor-in-Chief
- commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in all its dimensions and in all aspects of scientific publishing
- demonstrated commitment to fostering a collegial and respectful environment, and maintaining high ethical standards
- a mindset to serve the neuroscience community
- familiarity with SfN journals
With your assistance, the Society anticipates a qualified and successful Editor-in-Chief who will continue the Society's record of consistently publishing outstanding research across the breadth of neuroscience.
