Journal of Coginitive Engineering and Decision Making

JCEDM Editor Sought

By C. Melody Carswell, Publications Committee Chair

     The term of the current editor of the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making will expire at the end of 2010, and HFES is seeking candidates for the position.

     The JCEDM editor's term is four years (2011-2014), with the possibility of two additional two-year terms. The incoming editor will be asked to work with the outgoing editor in the latter part of 2010, so on each end of the tenure there will be a few months of overlap to enable a smooth transition.

     Desirable candidates should have prior experience working with authors of scientific research, including a demonstrated ability to communicate sometimes unwelcome news with consideration, tact, and diplomacy. They should also be able to coordinate the activities of professional staff and volunteers involved in the review and publication process. Candidates should be active researchers in the area of cognitive engineering and decision making and should be able to demonstrate familiarity with a wide range of research on this topic.

     Administrative support for the manuscript review process is provided by staff at the HFES central office in Santa Monica. The Society's publications staff also performs production editing of the journal. Questions about these functions may be directed to Communications Director Lois Smith (310/394-1811, lois@hfes.org).

     If you are interested in being considered for the JCEDM editorship, view the instructions on the HFES Web site. Please forward a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, your responses to the questions posted at the Web site, and two professional or personal recommendation letters. Submissions should be sent via e-mail to Lois Smith and are required by June 15, 2010. The HFES Publications Committee will conduct telephone interviews with qualified candidates in July and make a recommendation to the Executive Council in September.

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