Call for Applications:  Editor-in-Chief of Biophysical Reports

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The Biophysical Society is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief for its open access journal, Biophysical Reports, to support the Society’s strategic goals:

 

•            Foster a Diverse and Inclusive Global Community

•            Enhance the Sharing of Knowledge

•            Invest in the Future of Biophysics

•            Advocate for Biophysics

Biophysical Reports publishes Letters, short Reports, and full-length Articles for rapid publication, which can be written for specialists or general audiences. The journal welcomes submissions describing new results, methods, or technologies. The journal complements Biophysical Journal by providing a vehicle for articles with rapid turnaround in a fully open access journal. Biophysical Reports publishes original research in all aspects of biophysics, from the molecular to whole-organism levels.

The Editor-in-Chief should embody the scientific standards of the Society, support its mission, and have a vision for the future of the journal. This appointment will begin January 1, 2026, for a single five-year term. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of biophysics and to lead a high-quality open access publication. 

The Editor-in-Chief will:

• Lead the editorial team;
• Recruit exciting manuscripts through attendance at international conferences and scientific meetings;
• Shape the future editorial direction of a journal that is now beyond the startup phase;
• Work with Society Office staff on day-to-day editorial management; and
• Collaborate with staff and the Society’s publishing partner, Cell Press, on effective workflows, journal website features, marketing, and social media promotion of the journal.

The successful candidate will have:

•            Broad interest across the full spectrum of biophysics;

•            Project and/or people management skills;

•            Strong organizational skills;

•            Strong written and oral communication skills; and

•            Interest in engaging with the scientific community.

The Publications Committee welcomes applications from candidates who support and are dedicated to the Society’s values. There are no restrictions on scientific interests, background, gender, or geography. To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining the motivations for your interest. We will also accept nominations. We will consider applications until March 1, 2025. Confidential applications should be made to the Publications Committee through the Society Office ([email protected]).