Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief
Applications are invited for the role of Editor-in-Chief for Endocrine-Related Cancer
The Society for Endocrinology invites applications for the role of Editor-in-Chief for a five-year term starting in January 2026, with a transition period starting October 2025. Endocrine-Related Cancer is the flagship oncology journal at Bioscientifica, endorsed by the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, the Japanese Hormone and Cancer Society, and the Endocrine Society of Australia, and is committed to publishing high-impact papers in the field of endocrine oncology.
Endocrine-Related Cancer is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing basic laboratory, translational and clinical investigations of human health and disease, focusing on endocrine neoplasias and hormone-dependent cancers and review articles in these areas.
The journal is governed by the Editorial Board, led by the Editor-in-Chief Professor Matthew Ringel and the Deputy Editor Professor Márta Korbonits. We are looking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief to manage Endocrine-Related Cancer following the retirement of Professor Ringel in December 2025.
As a profit-for-purpose company, the entirety of any profit generated by Bioscientifica is reinvested in the endocrine community through the Society for Endocrinology.
Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief oversees the peer review process and journal development, including the following:
- advising in development plans and strategic direction of the journal to maintain scientific impact in the field
- triaging new submissions for suitability prior to external peer review
- overseeing the peer review process, with support of the Publisher, and finalising a decision for all submissions, ensuring consistent standards of acceptance and rejection are maintained
- in collaboration with the Publisher, appointing new members of the Senior Editorial Board as and when required
- advising on journal development by identifying topic and global regions of emerging importance and soliciting submissions to the journal, including special collection development
- contributing to the marketing strategy, produced and overseen by the Marketer, and representing the journals internationally
- chairing the annual Editorial Board meeting as well as participating in regular meetings with the Publisher to discuss ongoing tasks and projects.
Extensive editorial and administrative support is provided by the Publisher and an honorarium is paid annually.
Applications
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- CV including publication history and relevant editorial experience
- A critique of the present status of Endocrine-Related Cancer, identifying opportunities for development (maximum 500 words).
Applicants do not need to be a member of the Society for Endocrinology in order to apply. Membership will be granted to the successful candidate.
Applications are due by 24 January 2025, and should be emailed to Katherine Bryer, Publisher, Endocrine-Related Cancer editorial office (erc@bioscientifica.com). Candidates will be shortlisted and interviews will be held shortly after the deadline.