Editor, The American Journal of Human Genetics

The American Society of Human Genetics is seeking an Editor for The American Journal of Human Genetics. The Editor leads one of the world's oldest and most prestigious journals publishing primary human genetics research.

Among the Editor's responsibilities are determining the scope and direction of the scientific content of The Journal, overseeing manuscripts submitted for review and their publication, selecting and supervising a staff consisting of an Editorial Assistant and doctoral-level Deputy Editor, directing interactions with the publisher (currently Cell Press), reviewing quarterly reports provided by the publisher, evaluating the performance of the publisher, and if required, supervising the process of the selection a new publisher. The Editor serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), as well as the ASHG Finance Committee, and presents semiannual reports to the Board. All Associate Editors of The Journal are appointed by the Editor, who also determines their duties. At the ASHG annual meeting, the Editor presides over a meeting of the Associate Editors and presents an annual report to the ASHG membership.

The term of the appointment is five years and includes a yearly stipend. The new Editor will be selected by the end of 2010 and will begin receiving manuscripts approximately in September 2011; there will be partial overlap with the Boston office. Applicants should be accomplished scientists in the field of human genetics and should have a broad knowledge and appreciation of the field. Nominations, as well as applications consisting of a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, should be sent to: