Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief for IEEE RA-L

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) seeks candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), serving a three-year, renewable once for an additional three years, starting 1 July 2027. 

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates for Editor-in-Chief should possess a good understanding of academic, industry, and  government aspects of the field of robotics. In addition, candidates must demonstrate the managerial skills necessary to process manuscripts through the editorial cycle in a timely  fashion. An editor-in-chief must be able to attract respected experts to the editorial board.

Major responsibilities include

• actively soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors and, with support from publication staff, helping these authors get their manuscripts published;
• identifying and appointing editorial board members, with the concurrence of the Management Committee;
• selecting competent manuscript reviewers, with the help of editorial board members, and managing timely reviews of manuscripts;
• directing editorial board members to seek special-issue proposals and manuscripts in specific areas;
• providing a clear, broad focus through promotion of personal vision and guidance where appropriate; and
• resolving conflicts or problems as necessary.

Nominations/applications should include the following in electronic format (PDF):

• Brief Plan for RA-L’s Future
• Complete Curriculum Vitae
• Short Biography

Prospective candidates are asked to provide the following as PDF files by 7 May 2026.  SUBMISSION FORM