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Current Openings
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Editor-in-Chief – Biophysics Reviews | Editor-in-Chief – Physics of Plasmas | Editor-in-Chief – APL Engineering Physics | Editor-in-Chief – APL Photonics | Editor-in-Chief – Structural Dynamics | Editor-in-Chief – Chaos | Editor-in-Chief – Physics of Fluids
Biophysics Reviews
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief of Biophysics Reviews (BPR).
Candidates should be highly regarded scientists in the field of biophysics or other relevant research fields including, but not limited to, biomaterials, bioimaging, biosensors or bioelectronics. The successful candidate will have a strong, visible presence in the community and will have a deep understanding about the research developments in biophysics and strong interpersonal skills. They will work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher, to translate that strategy into a vibrant editorial program. The successful candidate will prioritize fostering connections and engaging with the core base of the biophysics research community, rigorously uphold ethical standards, and position the journal to strengthen its coverage on the core biophysics research areas and expand to capture emerging areas.
There are no geographic limitations to the Editor-in-Chief’s location. The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The search committee welcomes either applications or nominations of potential candidates. A nomination can be a short note suggesting a suitable candidate. An application should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of the applicant’s vision and future aspirations for Biophysics Reviews. The statement should be no more than 3 pages and should include a few paragraphs on your leadership experience and scientific accomplishments that make you uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications or nominations received before May 11th, 2025 will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position. Please send applications or nominations by e-mail with the subject line ‘Editor Search’ to bpr-journalmanager@aip.org
About
Biophysics Reviews – Launched in December 2020, BPR features authoritative reviews and original research covering all areas of biophysics. The journal publishes research studies of high quality and comprehensive review articles of new and emerging areas of interest to the biophysics community. For more information on Biophysics Reviews, please visit https://pubs.aip.org/aip/bpr.
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. For more information, visit publishing.aip.org.
Physics of Plasmas
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief for Physics of Plasmas (POP).
Candidates should be highly regarded scientists with research expertise in key areas of plasma physics. The successful candidate will have a clear scientific vision for the journal, demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the role, and showcase strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They will work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher to enact policies and initiatives to translate their scientific vision into a strategic editorial program. The candidate will also support growth of the journal by collaborating within AIP Publishing’s plasma physics portfolio, adopting an author-centric view, maintaining high editorial and ethical standards, expanding coverage to capture emerging areas of research, and supporting AIP Publishing’s Open Science strategy.
There are no geographic limitations to the Editor’s location. The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal. The Editor will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The search committee welcomes either applications or nominations of potential candidates. A nomination can be a brief note suggesting a suitable candidate. An application should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of the applicant’s vision and future aspirations for POP. The statement should be no more than 3 pages and should include a few paragraphs on the candidate’s leadership experience and scientific accomplishments that make them uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications or nominations received before April 30th, 2025, will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position. Please send applications or nominations by e-mail with the subject line ‘Editor Search’ to pop-journalmanager@aipjournals.org
About
Physics of Plasmas is the largest and most cited journal dedicated to plasma physics. Physics of Plasmas publishes original research, in-depth reviews, forward-looking perspectives, Tutorials on active topics, and Special Topics highlighting new developments in all areas of experimental, computational, and theoretical plasma physics. In 2023, Physics of Plasmas published 804 papers and was cited nearly 32,000 times. For more information on POP, please visit https://pubs.aip.org/aip/pop
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. For more information, visit publishing.aip.org
APL Engineering Physics
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief for APL Engineering Physics.
Candidates should be highly regarded scientist or engineer with expertise in applying physical principles to address engineering challenges. The successful candidate will have a clear scientific vision for the journal, demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the role, and showcase strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They will show a high degree of aptitude in understanding and communicating interdisciplinary research that bridges physics and engineering. They will work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher to enact policies and initiatives to translate their scientific vision into a strategic editorial program. The candidate will also support the launch and growth of a new open access journal by collaborating within AIP Publishing’s journal development team, adopting an author-centric view, maintaining high editorial and ethical standards, expanding coverage to capture emerging areas of research, and supporting AIP Publishing’s Open Science strategy.
There are no geographic limitations to the Editor’s location. The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal. The Editor will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The search committee welcomes either applications or nominations of potential candidates. A nomination can be a brief note suggesting a suitable candidate. An application should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of the applicant’s vision and future aspirations for APL Engineering Physics. The statement should be no more than 2 pages and should include a few paragraphs on the candidate’s leadership experience and scientific accomplishments that make them uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications or nominations received before March 3rd, 2025, will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position. Please send applications or nominations by e-mail with the subject line ‘Editor Search’ to aplep-journalmanager@aipjournals.org.
About
APL Engineering Physics is a new gold open access journal dedicated to publishing impactful, interdisciplinary research that leverages the principles of physics to tackle complex engineering challenges and pioneering technological innovations. The journal will serve as a dynamic platform for studies focusing on analyses of the physical phenomena driving new technologies and insights into physics-first approaches for engineering solutions across diverse fields. For more information on APL Engineering Physics, please visit https://publishing.aip.org/publications/journals/apl-engineering-physics-coming-soon/
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. For more information, visit publishing.aip.org
APL Photonics
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for APL Photonics, a global, gold open access journal at the forefront of photonics research.
The new Editor-in-Chief of APL Photonics will guide a leading venue for groundbreaking research anchored in photonics. The role provides an unparalleled opportunity for a driven editor to build scientific collaborations within relevant communities and hone vital leadership skills — all while building on the journal’s preeminent reputation and success to further serve and support the photonics research community.
Excellent candidates will:
- be dynamic, engaged leaders with strong ties within their scientific and research communities
- have expertise in the field of photonics, with a reputation of excellence
- demonstrate that they can further grow a journal of prestige and influence
- bring to the role an innovative, visionary approach, a passion for excellence, and strong interpersonal skills
- create a robust strategic journal plan with global perspective
- be able to work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher to execute on that strategy
The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal after review. The successful candidate will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position. There are no geographic limitations to the Editor’s location.
To Apply:
If you would like to be considered for this position, please fill in the application here.
Applications should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a 1-3-page statement of the applicant’s vision and aspirations for APL Photonics. The statement should include one paragraph on leadership experience, community involvement, and scientific accomplishments that make the applicant uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications received before May 31st, 2025 will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position.
If you have any questions, please direct them to the APL Photonics journal manager at: aplphotonics-journalmanager@aipjournals.org
About
APL Photonics — Launched in 2015, APL Photonics is a global, gold open access journal that promotes fundamental, applied, and multidisciplinary research anchored in photonics. For more information on the journal, visit https://pubs.aip.org/aip/app.
AIP Publishing – Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity by breaking barriers to open, equitable research communication and empowering researchers to accelerate global progress. For more information visit publishing.aip.org.
Structural Dynamics
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief for Structural Dynamics (SDY).
Structural Dynamics is co-published by AIP Publishing and ACA (The Structural Science Society). The successful candidate will maintain an active and visible presence within the community, engage with ACA leadership, and participate in the annual ACA meeting. Candidates should be highly regarded scientists with research expertise in key areas of crystallography, structural science, and other relevant research fields. The candidate will have a clear scientific vision for the journal, demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the role, and showcase strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They will work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher to enact policies and initiatives to translate their scientific vision into a strategic editorial program. The candidate will also support growth of the journal by collaborating within AIP Publishing’s Publishing Partner portfolio, adopting an author-centric view, maintaining high editorial and ethical standards, expanding coverage to capture emerging areas of research, and supporting AIP Publishing’s Open Science strategy.
There are no geographic limitations to the Editor’s location. The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal. The Editor will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The search committee welcomes either applications or nominations of potential candidates. A nomination can be a brief note suggesting a suitable candidate. An application should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of the applicant’s vision and future aspirations for SDY. The statement should be no more than 3 pages and should include a few paragraphs on the candidate’s leadership experience, community involvement, and scientific accomplishments that make them uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications or nominations received before May 31, will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position. Please send applications or nominations by e-mail with the subject line ‘Editor Search’ to StructuralDynamics@aip.org.
About
Structural Dynamics focuses on recent developments in experimental and theoretical methods and techniques that explore electronic and geometric structure as well as the changes of chemical, biological, and condensed-matter systems over time. The community of scientists and engineers working on either structure or dynamics may work across diverse systems, but often share similar instrumentation and methods. Hence, the journal seeks to create connections across a variety of fields of study and also to support communications between these cultures. Structural Dynamics is co-published by AIP Publishing and the ACA (The Structural Science Society), and it publishes articles from a global community of researchers that advance and promote crystallography and structural science.
For more information on SDY, please visit https://pubs.aip.org/aca/sdy
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. For more information, visit publishing.aip.org.
Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief of Chaos (CHA).
Candidates should be highly regarded scientists working in nonlinear dynamics, complex
systems, or other relevant research fields. The successful candidate will have a strong, visible presence in the community and will have a deep understanding about the research
developments in nonlinear science. They will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm or the role, and showcase strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They will work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher to enact policies and initiatives that translate into a successful editorial program. The candidate will support growth of the journal by collaborating within AIP Publishing’s mathematical sciences portfolio, prioritize author-centric practices to best serve the needs of a diverse scientific community, maintain high editorial and ethical standards, and support AIP Publishing’s Open Science strategy.
There are no geographic limitations to the Editor-in-Chief’s location. The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The search committee welcomes either applications or nominations of potential candidates. A nomination can be a short note suggesting a suitable candidate. An application should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of the applicant’s vision and future aspirations for Chaos. The statement should be no more than 3 pages and should include a few paragraphs on the candidate’s leadership experience and scientific accomplishments that make them uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications or nominations received before May 31st will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position. Please send applications or nominations by e-mail with the subject line ‘Editor Search’ to Chaos-JournalManager@aip.org
About
Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science is a peer-reviewed journal founded in 1991 to promote the understanding of nonlinear dynamics and the evolution of complex systems and describe their manifestations in a manner comprehensible to researchers from a broad spectrum of disciplines. For more information on Chaos, please
visit https://pubs.aip.org/aip/cha.
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. For more information, visit publishing.aip.org.
Physics of Fluids
Editor-in-Chief
AIP Publishing is seeking the next Editor-in-Chief for Physics of Fluids (POF).
Candidates should be highly regarded scientists with research expertise in key areas of fluids and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will have a clear scientific vision for the journal, demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the role, and showcase strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They will work collaboratively with a committed editorial team and the Publisher to enact policies and initiatives to translate their scientific vision into a strategic editorial program. The candidate will also support growth of the journal by collaborating within AIP Publishing’s fluid physics portfolio, adopting an author-centric view, maintaining high editorial and ethical standards, expanding coverage to capture emerging areas of research, and supporting AIP Publishing’s Open Science strategy.
There are no geographic limitations to the Editor’s location. The initial appointment is for five years with the possibility of renewal. The Editor will be paid an honorarium commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The search committee welcomes either applications or nominations of potential candidates. A nomination can be a brief note suggesting a suitable candidate. An application should consist of a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of the applicant’s vision and future aspirations for POF. The statement should be no more than 3 pages and should include a few paragraphs on the candidate’s leadership experience, community involvement, and scientific accomplishments that make them uniquely qualified for the Editor-in-Chief position.
Applications or nominations received before May 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. A Search Committee will advise AIP Publishing regarding suitable candidates for the position. Please send applications or nominations by e-mail with the subject line ‘Editor Search’ to pof-journalmanager@aipjournals.org.
To apply, please visit the application survey to upload your CV and Vision Statement. Please format your files as follows:
[LastName]_[FirstName]_CV and [LastName]_[FirstName]_vision
About
Physics of Fluids is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by AIP Publishing, dedicated to advancing the understanding of fluid dynamics through high-quality theoretical, computational, and experimental research. Established in 1958, the journal has played a pivotal role in shaping the field and remains one of the most influential and widely cited publications in fluid mechanics.
The journal publishes research articles, reviews, perspectives, and letters covering a broad spectrum of topics, including turbulence, aerodynamics, multiphase flows, biofluid mechanics, and geophysical flows. Physics of Fluids is known for its elegant research, often accompanied by striking visualizations and videography, and features Special Topic articles highlighting emerging trends and recent conferences in fluid dynamics.
For more information on POF, please visit Physics of Fluids
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. For more information, visit publishing.aip.org.