ISOQOL

The Official Journal of the International Society of Quality of Life Research is seeking an Associate Editor

We are seeking someone with general knowledge of psychometrics or preference measurement, but we will consider applications regardless of area of expertise.

A broad knowledge of the field of quality of life research.
A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in the field of quality of life research and some publications in Quality of Life Research.
A commitment to the peer-review process and the editorial responsibilities including:
- Identifying appropriate referees for submitted manuscripts
- Evaluating the merits of manuscripts, based on both referee reports and her/his own
  judgment, and making final decisions regarding the disposition of those manuscripts.
- Communicating effectively with authors, peer reviewers, other members of the
  editorial board, and the publisher (Springer Netherlands).
- Timeliness in carrying out these tasks is extremely important.
Experience as a peer reviewer is required. Previous experience with comparable editorial activities is desirable.
Doctoral degree in relevance field is preferred.

The Springer Netherlands central editorial office carries out day-to-day administrative work (i.e., preparing correspondence, tracking of manuscripts, etc.).

AEs can expect to spend at least one-half day a week on their editorial duties. They receive minimal or no financial compensation for their service, but previous AEs have found the experience to be rewarding. Many of them appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of quality of life research.

If you are interested, please submit an email with your curriculum vitae and a brief indication of your specific areas of interest and expertise to:

Ron D. Hays, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, Quality of Life Research
UCLA Department of Medicine
911 Broxton Avenue, Room 110
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1736
Email address: drhays@ucla.edu

The deadline for applications is December 1 with the selection made by January 1, 2008.