The American Physical Society invites applications or nominations as part of an international search for the Lead Editor of Physical Review X (PRX). In partnership with the Managing Editor, the Lead Editor will provide intellectual leadership and vision for editorial standards and practices, and they will actively connect with the multidisciplinary communities that PRX serves.
PRX is the world’s leading open access journal in multidisciplinary physics. The Lead Editor would serve as an advocate for the journal in the scientific community, and they would use their scientific knowledge and connections to advise the journal. They would also interact regularly with the editorial team and the Editorial Board.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: stature in a subfield of physics and a broad interest in all of the areas that PRX covers; editorial service with scholarly journals; ability to work effectively with an international community of authors, referees, and editors; an understanding of the challenges faced by authors from underrepresented groups; and the advocacy skills, integrity, and wisdom to support and advise the journal.
The Lead Editor may maintain their present position and location while devoting 10% to 20% of their time to this position. The initial appointment is for a three-year term with renewal possible after review. Compensation is negotiable and dependent on established time commitment. The desired starting date is 1 October 2021, but other arrangements can be made.
The American Physical Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from or nominations of women and members of minority groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter describing their vision for the future of PRX with specific objectives for enhancing the quality and impact of the journal. Nominations should include a cover letter describing why the nominee will make an effective editor.
The start date for reviewing applications has been extended to December 13 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (cover letter plus CV) should be sent to: PRX Search Committee at edsearch@aps.org.
