Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Lipids seeks Editor-in-Chief

The American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) seeks candidates for the Editor-in-Chief position of Lipids (https://www.aocs.org/stay-informed/journals#Lipids and https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15589307), a peer-reviewed journal that publishes papers and invited reviews in the general area of lipid research, including chemistry, biochemistry, clinical nutrition, and metabolism. In addition, Lipids publishes papers establishing novel methods for addressing research questions in the field of lipid research.   

Responsibilities and duties
The Editor-in-Chief sets direction for the publication while overseeing the paper solicitation process and making final selections for publication. Duties include leading a team of associate editors; working closely and cooperatively with AOCS and the international publisher, Wiley, to define editorial policies, formulate special issues, and develop ideas for guest editorials; communicating with peer reviewers, prominent international authors, and the AOCS leadership team; attending Society and industry events; attending the annual strategy day with our publisher; and chairing a journal meeting at the Society’s Annual Meeting & Expo.

What we’re looking for in a candidate

The Editor-in-Chief position requires a motivated individual with experience in the field of lipid research who is interested in making a significant contribution to a global society that provides information about fats, oils, and related materials. Strong leadership qualities are a must. The term for this appointment is five years, with an option for one additional term. We are seeking someone to begin this position on January 1, 2020. This is a volunteer position with the only compensation being travel reimbursement to assist in attending a limited number of conferences each year.

How to apply
For consideration, please submit the following documents by August 8, 2019: letter of intent (please include your interest in and vision for the position), curriculum vitae, and any other material that supports your candidacy. Send the documents to Janet Brown at janet.brown@aocs.org. A final decision will be made in the Fall.

For further information, please contact Janet Brown, AOCS Director, Membership and Publications, (phone: +1 217-693-4897; Fax: +1 217-693-4898; e-mail: janet.brown@aocs.org).

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Thank you 2018 AOCS journal reviewers

AOCS thanks our volunteer editors and reviewers who provide expert peer review for our journals: Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society (JAOCS), Journal of Surfactants and Detergents (JSD) and Lipids. There are nearly 1,200 of you!

Visit aocs.org/stay-informed/journals to find your name or the names of colleagues, former students, or mentors on the 2018 reviewer lists.

These volunteers' contributions make it possible for AOCS journals to fulfill our mission of providing high-quality key research to scientific communities worldwide. 

If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for an AOCS journal, contact the Editor-in-Chief:

    JAOCS: James A. Kenar, jim.kenar@ars.usda.gov 
    Lipids: Eric J. Murphy, eric.murphy@med.und.edu
    JSD: George A. Smith, george.smith@sasol.com

Thank you, reviewers!

Journal of Surfactants and Detergents seeks Editor-in-Chief

The American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) seeks candidates for Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents (www.aocs.org/journals/jsd.cfm and https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15589293), a peer-reviewed, bimonthly (six issues per year) journal publishing research papers and reviews in the area of surfactants and detergents.

Content includes the basic and applied science of petrochemical and oleochemical-based surfactants, the development and performance of surfactants in all applications, as well as the development and manufacturing of detergent ingredients and their formulation into finished products.

In the past decade, JSD has grown considerably. It has gone from publishing four times to six times a year and has increased the number of published articles and performance indices such as the impact factor (1.454) and download number. 

Responsibilities and duties
The Editor-in-Chief sets direction for the publication while overseeing the paper solicitation process and making final selections for publication. Duties include leading a team of Associate Editors; working closely and cooperatively with AOCS and Wiley to define editorial policies, formulate special issues, and develop ideas for guest editorials; communicating with peer reviewers, prominent international authors, and the AOCS leadership team; attending AOCS and industry events; attending the annual strategy day with our publisher; and chairing a journal meeting at the AOCS’s Annual Meeting & Expo.

What we’re looking for in a candidate   
The Editor-in-Chief will be a motivated individual with experience in the field of surfactants and detergents who is interested in making a significant contribution to a global society that provides essential research. Strong leadership qualities are a must.

The term for this appointment is five years, with an option for one additional term. We are seeking someone to begin this position in November 2019. This is a volunteer position with travel reimbursement(s) to assist in attending a limited number of conferences each year.

How to apply   
For consideration, please submit the following documents by July 15, 2019: letter of intent (please include your interest in and vision for the position), curriculum vitae, and any other material that supports your candidacy. Send the documents to Janet Brown at janet.brown@aocs.org.

For further information, please contact Janet Brown, Director, AOCS Membership and Publications (phone: +1 217-693-4897; Fax: +1 217-693-4898; e-mail: janet.brown@aocs.org).

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Collaborative Trial on Determination of Phthalates in Vegetable Oil - Call for Participants

ISO TC 34/SC 11-"Animal and Vegetable fats and oils" is organizing a collaborative trial for the determination of phthalates in vegetable oils and they are looking for more participants. This could be you!

Interested parties should contact Committee Secretary, Gretel Bescoby (Gretel.Bescoby@fosfa.org) and copy Denise Williams (denise.williams@aocs.org).