Applications Open from November 1 to November 30, 2026.
The Endocrine Society calls for applications for the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), the Society’s peer-reviewed journal for research from investigators around the world that is related to developments in clinical endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, and that enhances understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
JCEM is one of the most authoritative and cited research journals in its field. It is the second most-cited journal among the 200 journals in the Clarivate category of “Endocrinology & Metabolism,” earning more than 83,000 citations in 2025.
The EIC position requires an internationally recognized researcher with a broad background in the field and who is committed to working with the Society to continue JCEM’s history of forward-looking editorial leadership to maximize the journal’s impact and success.
The successful candidate will receive a stipend plus travel allowance and serve for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2028, with preparatory work beginning mid-year in 2027.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Based at their home institution, the EIC collaborates with the Society’s Publications Core Committee and professional publications staff at the Society’s headquarters in Washington DC, to:
- Serve as a global ambassador and advocate for JCEM, bringing high-impact authors and high-impact areas to the journal
- Advance and contribute to the Society’s strategic plan for the journal
- Identify and recruit qualified experts internationally for Deputy Editors (DEs), Associate Editors (AEs), Editorial Board members, and reviewers
- Oversee efficient, fair, and professional peer review by the journal’s DEs and AEs, working to optimize performance metrics
- Ensure that the research aligns with current trends and supports the Endocrine Society’s mission
- Be an active member of the Society and remain in good standing for the duration of the term
- Maintain a professionally based institutional affiliation that offers the necessary informational and technical resources required for full professional participation with peers
EDITORIAL STRUCTURE
The EIC will lead a team of DEs and AEs as identified by the EIC and approved by the Society, supported by an Executive Editor and other publications staff.
- JCEM has a distributed decision-making structure among its DEs and AEs, intended to distribute workloads more broadly and speed time to decision and publication
- Manuscript submissions are typically assigned directly to the DEs and AEs, each of whom is responsible to the EIC for handling peer-review and making final decisions on manuscripts submitted in their areas of responsibility
APPLICATIONS
Applicants should submit:
- Description of qualifications (up to two pages)
- Views on the present status of the journal, opportunities for growth and enhancement, and plans to achieve goals (up to three pages). An information packet for prospective applicants summarizing the journal’s current status is available from the Society at the email address below
- Curriculum vitæ
In evaluating candidates, the Search Committee will consider the following criteria:
- Articulate a vision for journal research topics and content priorities, including strategic approaches to increase submissions of clinical trials, manage the submission of data science topics (including artificial intelligence and machine learning), and encourage submissions in other areas of interest to the clinical endocrine research community.
- Ideas about novel approaches and receptivity to innovation during a time of great change in the scientific publishing field
- Demonstrated willingness to implement approaches that deal with current challenges in research integrity, publication ethics, and scientific publishing
- The capacity to build on an established record of success, while continuing to evolve a leading journal in the field and take it to the next level
- Demonstrated ability to lead colleagues and work with staff
- Previous editorial leadership experience
- Adequate time flexibility to take on the responsibilities of EIC
- A distinguished record of research in an endocrinology-related field(s)
- Demonstrated ability to work with online manuscript submission and peer-review systems. The Society uses Editorial Manager™
- Recognized service to and leadership in the science community
Members of the Endocrine Society are encouraged to consider applying and to share this announcement with suitable candidates. Applications should be sent to: Windy Boyd, Executive Editor, at [email protected].
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 30, 2026, at 5:00pm ET.
