IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics addresses innovative research ideas and medical applications, reporting significant theoretical findings and application case studies in the areas of medical robotics and bionics. The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) and IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) seek candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics (T-MRB), serving a five-year non-renewable term starting 1 January 2026.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until July 30, 2025. The review of applications by the Search Committee will commence immediately.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates for Editor-in-Chief should possess a good understanding of industry, academic, and government aspects of the field of medical robots and bionics.
In addition, candidates must demonstrate the major responsibilities:
- 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 the promotion of personal vision and guidance where appropriate
- Resolving conflicts or problems as necessary
Nominations/applications should include the following in electronic format (PDF):
- Brief biography, including a statement of interest & previous editorial experience
- Personal statement by the candidate (500-word maximum) of the candidate’s goals and vision for the journal and special qualifications for the position
- Detailed curriculum vitae demonstrating expertise in the technical area within the scope of the Journal
Apply Now!
For full consideration, please complete the application before July 30, 2025.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fcecc90030cd4fb7bffac8d097b8db61
Further questions may be directed to [email protected].
