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SCIENCE EDITOR








         GSA is soliciting applications and nominations for science co-editors with  OPENINGS

         four-year terms beginning 1 January 2020. Duties include: ensuring stringent peer
         review and expeditious processing of manuscripts; making   nal acceptance or
         rejection decisions after considering reviewer recommendations; and maintaining   2020
         excellent content through active solicitation of diverse and de  nitive manuscripts.  FOR



         POSITIONS AVAILABLE

           GEOLOGY Research  interests  that complement those of  the
           continuing editors include, but are not limited to: energy geology,
           engineering geology, geomorphology, neotectonics,  paleobotany,
           paleoceanography, paleoclimatology, paleontology, paleoseismicity,       Geology }    3 positions
           Quaternary geology, sedimentary geology, seismology, soils,
           stratigraphy, tectonics, volcanology.
                                                                                  GSA Books }    1 position
           GSA BOOKS Editor duties include soliciting high-quality book
           proposals and ensuring that proper peer review procedures are
           followed by volume editors. Editors handle the entire peer-review     Lithosphere }   1 position
           process for authored volumes. The successful candidate will have
           a wide range of interests and expertise, prior editing experience,
           and a strong publication record.                                     GSA Bulletin }   1 position

           LITHOSPHERE Research interests that complement those of the
           continuing editors include, but are not limited to: geochronology,
           geodynamics, petrology, Precambrian geology, structural geology,
           tectonics.                                                             A SUCCESSFUL
                                                                                  EDITOR WILL HAVE
           GSA BULLETIN Research interests that complement those of the           }  a broad interest and
           continuing editors include, but are not limited to: geochemistry,        experience in geosciences,
           geochronology, geomorphology, mineralogy, paleoclimatology,              including familiarity with
           Quaternary geology, stratigraphy, thermochronology, volcanology.         new trends;
                                                                                  }  international recognition
           Note that candidates should not feel they must have expertise in every   and familiarity with many
           area listed; however, editors will sometimes need to handle papers       geoscientists and their
           outside of their main disciplines.                                       work;
                                                                                  }  a progressive attitude
                                                                                    and a willingness to take
         INTERESTED?                                                                risks and encourage
                                                                                    innovation;
         }  Submit a curriculum vitae and a letter describing why you (or your nominee)
           are suited for the position to Jeanette Hammann, jhammann@geosociety.org.  }  experience with online
                                                                                    manuscript systems and
         Editors work out of their current locations at work or at home. The positions   the ability to make timely
         are considered voluntary, but GSA  provides an annual stipend and funds for   decisions; and
         of  ce expenses. DEADLINE:  First consideration will be given to nominations
         or applications received by 15 February 2019.                            }  a sense of perspective
                                                                                    and humor.


                                     FUTURE OPENINGS (terms begin January 2021):
                 GSA Bulletin (one position), Geology (one position), Lithosphere (one position), GSA books (one position).
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