JSTIT is administered by a Steering Committee, whose founding members are Jeffrey Andrews, Rob Calderbank, Muriel Medard, H. Vincent Poor, and Rudieger Urbanke.  The Steering Committee requests nominations for the first Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of JSTIT. 

The selected EIC would assume this important role on or around Jan. 1, 2019 for a term of three years.   The successful candidate will appoint and oversee a small Editorial Board of Senior Editors, who will assist the EIC in mentoring Guest Editorial teams for each special issue.  The EIC’s duties also include soliciting and vetting proposals for special issue topics and ensuring a high standard of quality for the journal. 

Nomination Deadline:  Nov. 15, 2018

Eligibility:  The successful candidate will have a strong record of research excellence in information theory and related fields, and have demonstrated excellence in previous leadership activities.  The candidate is expected to have high professional stature and previous editorial board experience.

Selection Process:  The steering committee will review all the received nominations and select the EIC.  The EIC appointment will be subject to Board of Governors approval.  

Nomination Process:  Please email the Steering Committee Chair, Jeffrey Andrews ( [email protected] ), with a short indication of interest that includes the nominee’s key qualifications and a summary of editorial experience. Inclusion of a curriculum vitae is encouraged. Self-nominations are welcome.   If you have any questions or concerns regarding the nomination process, please contact any member of the Steering Committee.