American Society For Nutrition

JN Editor Search Announcement

JN Editor Search Announcement

Excellence in Nutrition Research and Practice

Editor Search Announcement

The Journal of Nutrition

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) requests applications for the position of Editor, The Journal of Nutrition (JN). The successful candidate will serve as Editor-in-Chief of JN  beginning January, 2014 with a five-year appointment. The Editor will provide leadership for the scientific quality and promote the development of JN as the premier repository of contemporary research in nutrition science. Applicants should possess demonstrable organizational skills of a high caliber and have achieved high visibility and recognition among nutrition scientists.  The Editor will have a broad knowledge of nutrition, with appreciation for basic and applied research, including developing areas. The successful applicant will have the ability to identify and meet the publication needs of the nutrition research community as well as develop and implement a plan to strengthen the scientific standing of JN.

Any interested member of ASN is encouraged to submit a letter of intent along with a curriculum vitae.  Members of ASN, and other interested parties, are invited to submit nominations of potential candidates accompanied by a description of the candidate's editorial experience and a short endorsement.

Letters of intent and nominations should be received before October 15, 2012, although earlier expressions of interest are strongly encouraged.  All candidates will be asked to provide additional information on their qualifications and vision for the journal to complete their application. The deadline for receipt of the full application is December 15, 2012. The JN Editor Search Committee plans to interview candidates in early 2013.

All letters of intent and nominations should be addressed to the committee chair, Dr. Charles Lang, and submitted electronically to ASN Administrative Assistant, Valerie Bloom (vbloom@nutrition.org).