Call for Applications - Chief Editor, SGA Special Publications

The Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA) invites applications for the position of Chief Editor, Special Publications.

SGA Special Publications are primarily published by Springer Nature within the Mineral Resource Reviews book series and serve as an important platform for disseminating advances in economic geology and mineral deposit research.

The Chief Editor must be an active member of the SGA and serves on both the SGA Council and the Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Editor will:

Solicit and evaluate book proposals and manuscripts of broad international interest in economic geology and related disciplines.
Assess proposals for scientific quality, originality, relevance, and appeal to the SGA readership.
Identify and recruit guest editors when appropriate.
Provide guidance to editors and authors regarding Springer Nature publishing requirements, workflows, and manuscript preparation.
Coordinate the peer-review process, including the selection of qualified reviewers, in collaboration with guest editor(s).
Liaise with Springer Nature editors and facilitate communication between Springer Nature and guest editors throughout the publication process.
Monitor reviewer performance and turnaround times to ensure timely progression of projects.
Provide written reports to the SGA Executive Committee and Council twice annually for discussion at Council meetings.
Contribute to the strategic development of the SGA publication portfolio and identify emerging topics of significance to the economic geology community.

Qualifications

A strong publication record in respected geoscience and/or economic geology journals.
Broad knowledge across the field of economic geology, including ore-forming processes, mineral deposit models, exploration strategies, metallogeny, resource evaluation, and related disciplines.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
Previous scientific editorial experience, which will be considered a significant asset.

Application Package

A one-page letter of motivation.
A curriculum vitae.
A statement (maximum three pages) outlining their philosophy and approach to maintaining the highest standards of scientific quality and editorial excellence.
The names and contact information of three professional referees.

Term of Appointment

Applications will be accepted until 22 November 2026.

Please submit your application as a single PDF file to: secretary@e-sga.org