Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Senses
Chemical Senses, the official journal of AChemS, ECRO and JASTS, is seeking applications for a new position of Editor-in-Chief, to steer the journal’s future direction.
The Editor-in-Chief will assume overall editorial responsibility for the journal, working closely with a team of Executive Editors and the editorial office (which provides a high level of support), with representatives of the three sponsoring societies and Oxford University Press, on journal policies, direction, and development. The role will be central to Chemical Senses’ success.
If you would like to express your interest in this role, please email the following to Claire Bird (claire.bird@oxfordjournals.org) by 1st October 2008:
- A current CV
- Responses to the following questions:
• Please provide a current critique of Chemical Senses.
• What is your vision for the editorial strategy and future development of the journal? Please include comment on how you would seek to increase submissions, and what editorial structure you would propose.
• What qualities would you bring to the role of Editor-in-Chief?
Please don’t hesitate to contact Claire if you would like additional information.
The appointment panel for this position is made up of the following representatives:
Claire Bird, Senior Editor, Oxford Journals, Oxford University Press
Professor Annick Faurion, representing ECRO
Professor Charlie Greer, representing AChemS
Professor Yuzo Ninomiya, representing JASTS

