The Search Is on !

The search for the next Blood Editor-in-Chief is open to candidates with an appreciation for the broad and comprehensive knowledge of basic research and clinical investigation in hematology and its subspecialty areas , a distinguished research and publication record , high standing among peers , and demonstrated editing , writing , and reviewing skills .

All members of ASH are encouraged to submit a letter of intent if they are interested in the position or nominate the name of a potential candidate . Candidates are also asked to submit their CV and a vision statement of no more than 2,000 words .

For a detailed position description and application requirements , please visit bloodjournal . org / eic .

Applications must be received on or before February 28 , 2018 .

What was your experience as a member of the 2010 search committee and how did it prepare you for your role as this search committee ’ s chair ? Being a member of the 2010 search committee caused me to do some hard thinking about how my colleagues and I perceived Blood , the direction our readers might like to see the journal move toward , and what qualifications the next editor needs to possess . Interacting with the committee chair and other members was invaluable – we all worked well together and were ably led by Jim George , MD . He ’ s always a hard act to follow !

What are your main responsibilities as chair ? I work closely with ASH staff on preparing materials for the search committee to approve , such as the position description and the call for applications . I ’ m also responsible for assuring that our search committee adheres to timelines , carefully reviews qualified candidates , and conducts the subsequent interview process fairly to select finalists for the Executive Committee to interview .

What qualities is the search committee looking for in the next Editor-in-Chief of Blood ? We are looking for a highlyregarded scientist able to span both the basic and clinical science communities who has significant editorial and reviewer experience . The Editor-in-Chief should have a vision for the journal that will maintain its quality and position as the premier hematology journal in the world . In addition , a detailed understanding of the publishing landscape , knowledge of computer programs , and a high level of organization skills with an ability to meet tight timelines are required .

What are the most challenging aspects of the search ? There are so many highly qualified hematologists in the world that selecting finalists may be hard !

What is the committee ’ s strategy for attracting a wide pool of qualified candidates ? We ’ ve already started to get the word out . We ’ ll be advertising the search through a variety of means , including ASH publications , the

website , the annual meeting , and certainly by word of mouth .

In what ways will this search be different from previous searches ? During the last search , ASH leadership considered if it was time to include candidates from any country in the world . As our readers know , the answer was a resounding “ yes ,” and Dr . Löwenberg , from the Netherlands , was ultimately selected . Dr . Löwenberg also represented an interest in opening the Editorin-Chief search to clinical investigators as well as basic scientists . Therefore , I think the goal of this search will be similar to that of the last : The next Editorin-Chief of Blood must have the qualities to continue the timehonored tradition of overseeing the publication of the most cited peer-reviewed publication in the field of hematology .

What role do current and past Editors-in-Chief play in the search ? Previous Editors-in-Chief know the responsibilities and time commitment needed for this