The Northwest Scientific Association is recruiting applications for the position of Chief Editor of Northwest Science. Northwest Science is a quarterly journal publishing scientific studies representing natural and physical science research conducted in the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, and western Canada. Northwest Science has been in continuous publication since 1927 and provides an important outlet for scientific work relevant to the Pacific Northwest.

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Chief Editor

Basic responsibilities of the Chief Editor include:

• Oversee workflow involved with publishing approximately six scientific papers per issue (four issues per year), aided by electronic submittal management software
  

• Increase and diversify submissions to the journal
  
• Recruit Associate Editors as needed
  
• Provide a written annual report describing journal status
  
• Serve on the NWSA Board of Directors
  
• Serve for a three-year, renewable term
  

Basic qualifications of the Chief Editor include:

• An established record of scientific publications
  
• A breadth of scientific knowledge
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Availability to commit roughly 20 hours per month to the journal
  
• Appreciation for the value of a regional scientific journal