Applied Optics
Published by The Optical Society of America

Announcement to the world-wide optics community

The OSA Board of Editors welcomes nominations for the following editor position:

Editor in Chief, Applied Optics

Term to begin January 1, 2009 and end December 31, 2011

Qualifications for this position include but are not limited to the following:

  • The individual must be well known, recognized and respected for scientific achievement within the community. A record of publication in recognized journals is essential.

  • The individual must have current or prior editorial experience with reviewer selection and decision making responsibilities. OSA editor experience is preferred.

  • The individual must possess sufficient breadth and scope within the broad topic areas covered by Applied Optics to provide strategic vision and leadership for the entire journal.

  • The individual must be known for objectivity and decision-making abilities. A history of review activity for OSA journals is beneficial.

  • The individual must be an OSA member. The editor is also expected to attend two OSA Board of Editors meetings each year.

Nominations should be sent to Joseph Richardson at jricha@osa.org. They must be received by March 31, 2008, with a curriculum vita in electronic format and a separate cover letter summarizing the nominee's qualifications. For self-nominations, please explain your interest in the position within the cover letter.

Thank you for your assistance in filling this important position.

James Wyant
Editor in Chief, Applied Optics

Tony F. Heinz
Chair, Board of Editors