EMGS Seeks New Editor-In-Chief for EMM

Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) was founded in 1969 with a vision of a word where science drives sound decisions to protect people's health from environmental hazards, and a mission of understanding and mitigating the impacts of environmental exposures on the genome to protect human health through diverse and inclusive leadership in research, professional development, and collaboration.

As the flagship journal of EMGS, Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis (EMM) publishes original research articles on environmental mutagenesis. It will publish manuscripts in the six general areas of mechanisms of mutagenesis; genomics; DNA damage; replication, recombination, and repair; public health; and DNA technology. Subsumed under these six general areas are subject matters that are appropriate for inclusion in EMM.

The EMGS is now seeking a new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for EMM. The EMM EIC will have the opportunity to shape the future of EMM. In this pivotal role, the new EIC will influence the journal’s direction, uphold its high scientific standards, and ensure it continues to serve as a platform for groundbreaking research in mutagenesis, genomics, and related fields. The new EIC will take over the processing of submissions starting in the second half of 2025 and have full responsibility for the journal starting with the first issue of 2026.

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Submit an Application!

Please submit the following required documents by using the application form here:

1) Cover Letter (including interest, qualifications, and reasons for such EIC role).
2) Updated CV/Resume
3) Vision Statement

The EMM EIC search task force will start to review the submissions after December 31, 2024, and the review and selection will continue until the position is filled.

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Shan Yan, Chair of the EMM Editor-in-Chief Task Force, at shan.yan@charlotte.edu.

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About the Position

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the peer-review process and editorial decisions.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the journal’s visibility and reach.
• Collaborate with the editorial board and EMGS leadership and Publication Policy Committee to align with society goals.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Editorial experience with scientific publications.  The editor should have sound editorial skills and a record of effective performance as a reviewer or editorial board member for EMM or other journals. 
2. Strong reputation in the scientific community and breadth of knowledge.  The editor must provide leadership for EMM both in the basic science and in applied aspects of mutagenesis and genetic toxicology. 
3. Administrative effectiveness.  The editor should be a responsible, efficient, well-organized manager.  A willingness to take action is critical.  The position requires objectivity, fairness, flexibility, and decisiveness in both routine and complicated decisions. 
4. Creativity.  The task requires a creative approach to developing the journal, including its content, reputation, and style and outreach to students, young investigators and emerging areas in the field of mutagenesis. 
5. Personal skills.  The editor must be able to maintain good rapport with the editorial board, EMGS Executive Board, EMGS Council, the publisher, and authors. 
6. Commitment to the EMGS and EMM.  The candidate should have a strong record of contributing to EMM and EMGS.  The editor must be able and willing to devote the time and energy needed to run the journal well.