Call for Applications – Editor in Chief 

Start date: January 2027 

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Editor in Chief to lead Nutrition & Diabetes from January 2027 for a three-year term. 

The Editor in Chief will work closely with the Associate Editors, Editorial Board, and Publisher to maintain the journal’s scientific quality, support its continued development, and strengthen its position within the international research community. 

About the journal 

Nutrition & Diabetes serves as an international forum for research on nutrition, metabolism, and chronic disease, covering molecular mechanisms, energy balance, metabolic syndrome, dietary interventions, and epidemiology. The journal emphasizes clinically and biologically relevant studies, including trials in obesity and diabetes, functional and personalized nutrition, and population research on diet and non-communicable diseases. 

About the role 

The Editor in Chief will have overall responsibility for the journal’s editorial direction and scientific quality. Working in partnership with the Publisher, the successful candidate will help uphold high editorial standards, support an efficient and fair peer review process, and contribute to the journal’s future strategic development. The appointment will be for a three-year term in the first instance, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement. The role also offers an annual honorarium. 

Candidate profile 

Education and Experience 

Candidates should hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline, with expertise in areas such as diabetes, clinical nutrition, metabolism, obesity, endocrinology, nutritional epidemiology, or related clinical and translational fields. They should be an established researcher or clinician with significant research, clinical, and/or teaching experience in a relevant field. 

They should also have a strong publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals or other reputable scholarly outlets, together with previous editorial experience, for example as an editor, associate editor, editorial board member, or reviewer for peer-reviewed journals. 

The ideal candidate will bring a broad understanding of current developments, emerging trends, and key debates across the field, and will be able to contribute to the journal’s scientific development and long-term direction. 

Knowledge and Skills 

The successful candidate should demonstrate a sound understanding of peer review, publication ethics, and research integrity. They should also have the ability to assess the quality, methodological rigor, and relevance of submitted manuscripts in line with the journal’s aims and scope. 

Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. They should also be able to work collaboratively with authors, reviewers, editors, editorial board members, and publishing staff. 

Attributes 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate others, build effective working relationships, and foster a constructive and collaborative editorial environment. 

They should bring a clear vision for the future development of the journal, with a commitment to maintaining high editorial standards and supporting the journal’s growth, profile, and scientific direction within the international research community. 

Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to transparency, rigor, integrity, and excellence in academic publishing, together with active engagement in the wider research community and the ability to promote the journal effectively. 

Applications 

Applications should include a full CV, a letter explaining your interest in the position and explaining what your vision statement for this journal would be. 

Applications should be sent to the Publisher, Gizem Kayan Tekaut at gizem.kayantekaut@springernature.com.