Springer Nature is recruiting for the position of Editor-in-Chief of Cell and Tissue Banking.

Springer is specifically interested in candidates committed to advancing Cell and Tissue Banking as a sound science journal – that is, a journal which prioritises scientific validity without consideration for novelty or impact, in order to better serve the community as a home for all scientifically sound research in the field (including negative and confirmatory results, as well as data).

The key responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief include:

• Initial handling of all submissions received by the journal (~250 expected in 2025).

• Assessing all submissions received to determine appropriateness to be sent for peer review.
• Assigning appropriate Associate Editors to manage the peer review process of submissions.
• Directly managing the peer review process for several submissions.
• Rendering final decisions based on recommendations made by Associate Editors.

• Ensuring the timely processing of all submissions.
• Upholding high standards of scientific rigour and integrity.
• Working with the Publisher to implement strategies for journal development.
• Maintaining an international Editorial Board.

The new Editor-in-Chief will formally take over the position by January 1^st 2026, but is expected to begin transitioning into the role and undertaking various journal activities in the months prior.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have previous experience in manuscript handling and/or leadership roles for academic journals.

Interested candidates should contact the journal’s Publisher, Jack Bromley (jack.bromley@biomedcentral.com), with a CV and brief cover letter outlining their interest in and qualification for the role.

The Editor-in-Chief will receive a small annual honorarium.