Call for a new Editor-in-Chief
of
European Radiology Experimental
European Radiology Experimental is a fully gold open-access journal owned by the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Its mission is to advance medical imaging by providing a platform for multidisciplinary novel approaches, and the cutting-edge research of today that will influence the practice of tomorrow.
The term of the current Editor-in-Chief of European Radiology Experimental ends in December 2026. Therefore, the ESR Board of Directors wishes to recruit a successor, who would start working in mid-2026 with a gradual hand-over of duties from the current Editor and become fully installed as of January 2027.
The position (3 years in the first term, with possible extension in mutual agreement) is open to highly regarded experts in radiology with international recognition and proven scientific leadership in a renowned academic or research institution.
Responsibilities
Applicants should demonstrate a strong record in scientific publishing and experience in editorial work on, at least, Editorial Board level in an internationally established and recognised radiological journal. They should, furthermore, be known for their diplomacy and ability to network. This leads to the following responsibilities.
- Overseeing all aspects of the journal’s peer-review process to ensure a fast, efficient, and transparent process and implementing measures to keep turnaround times short.
- Ensuring a continuous influx of high-quality submissions, through the active acquisition and invitation of manuscripts
- Sharpening and developing the journal’s aims and scope to attract suitable content
- Adhering to good publishing practice, especially the standards of the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE)
- Collaborating with the Editorial Office team, ESR Board of Directors, ESR Publications Committee, Chief Editor of the ESR Journals, and other editors as well as with publisher to maintain and develop highest editorial and publishing standards
- Reporting to the ESR Leadership and the Chief Editor of the ESR Journals
Profile
The successful candidate must have
- An international track record in scientific leadership
- Affiliation or recent affiliation as a research leader in a renowned research or academic institution
- Diplomatic skills to network effectively internationally, not only within the radiological fields of impact but also within fields outside of radiology
- A dynamic, and well-organised personality with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines to lead a diverse and effective editorial team
- Full ESR membership in good standing
- A wide knowledge of most branches of radiology, and an understanding of how radiological practice varies from country to country
The Editor-in-Chief is supported remotely by the Editorial Office team based in the ESR headquarters in Vienna.
The Editor-in-Chief takes no responsibility in business decisions, which remain solely with the ESR. Any change in editorial policies that may have financial implications must be discussed with the ESR Board of Director prior to implementation.
The Editor-in-Chief will receive remuneration for this position which is subject to negotiation.
The Editor-in-Chief will receive remuneration for this position which is subject to negotiation.
Eligibility & Application
Candidates still in training or under the age of 33 are preferred.
Candidates must:
- Be a certified radiologist or senior resident
- Be an active member of the European Society of Radiology
- Provide evidence of research and clinical activity in the field of Radiology by listing first author publications (min. 5 PubMed-indexed articles)
Applications must include the following documents as PDF files:
- Completed questionnaire (download file)
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Reference letter from a referee who is an active ESR member
Applicants must send all their documents together via email to [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 01.12.2023.
Please contact [email protected] for any questions.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/eligible.
Application
process
All applications should be sent via e-mail to the ESR Scientific Publications Department, Ms. Stefanie Muzik, [email protected].
Candidates should include the following documents within their formal application:
- COVER LETTER, summarising their vision and perspectives [max. 2 pages]
- CURRICULUM VITAE (including all publications and achievements, standard bibliometric indices)
- MOTIVATION LETTER including explanation why they believe they are suited for the tasks [max. 1 page]
- VISION STATEMENT [max. 4 pages] containing the following parts:
- Analysis of the current situation of European Radiology Experimental
- Perspectives and strategy for the future development of European Radiology Experimental, encompassing the aims and scope and ideas for new article formats, outreach activities, and open science
- Strategy on building a supportive and inclusive culture based on the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the editorial board and the editors’ team