Human Genetics and Genomics Advances Editor-in-Chief 

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), founded in 1948, is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. The Society’s members include researchers, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, and others who have a special interest in the field of human genetics. Our members work in a wide range of settings, including universities, hospitals, institutes, and medical and research laboratories.  The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) and Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances) are official journals of ASHG that present the latest scientific breakthroughs and perspectives on important issues within the human genetics and genomics research community. Together with the ASHG annual meeting and robust, year-long digital programming, the ASHG journals are premier venues for the communication of high-quality and thought-provoking scientific research and review. 

HGG Advances is dedicated to providing a high-quality, fully open-access option that also serves the rapid expansion of discoveries in human genetics and genomics.

Editor-in-Chief Key Responsibilities

Editorial Vision and Strategic Leadership

• Collaboratively with the Deputy Editor(s) and Board of Associate Editors, develop and implement strategies to engage with and influence a broad, diverse group of researchers & clinicians working in human genetics.

• Be the public voice and face of HGG Advances, increasing its visibility through editorials, presentations, and interactions with ASHG members and other genetics and genomics trainees and professionals.
• Collaborate with ASHG and the Publisher (currently Cell Press) to monitor competition and gather and evaluate qualitative and quantitative information regarding the awareness and perception of the journal’s effectiveness in meeting the needs of its audience.

Content Development

• Strive to encourage submission of authoritative, innovative, and highest quality research to the HGG Advances, and actively solicit the best work being done across a range of human genetics and genomics research.
• In consultation with the Society and the Publisher, establish goals for HGG Advances features and scope; structure and composition of the Editorial Board; and policies regarding the peer review process.
• The EiC shall be solely responsible for the content of HGG Advances. The Society will not interfere in the evaluation, selection, or editing of individual articles, either directly or by creating an environment in which editorial decisions can be influenced.
• HGG Advances' business model requires authors and/or funders to pay an article publication charge (APC). The Society and the EiC agree that no paper will be accepted for financial reasons, and the payment of the APC will not influence the editorial decision. 
• Cultivate a creative and innovative editorial environment. Anticipate evolving needs of readers and continually consider emergent formats and techniques for knowledge transfer. 
• Oversee the editorial team to solicit, evaluate, and edit contributions to HGG Advances, and prepare and deliver its content according to the established schedule. 
• Uphold the ethics and conflict of interest policies and practices as established by ASHG and based on publishing standards (e.g., ICMJE, COPE, CSE), and work with the editorial team to consistently resolve questions of scientific misconduct and ethics.

Operational and Team Management

• Recruit, develop, and provide leadership and guidance to the editorial board and contributing editors.
• Foster a culture of trust, respect, communication, innovation, creativity, and inquisitiveness. 
• Provide leadership and guidance to the editorial team according to best practices and in consultation with the Director of Scientific Publications.
• Support the efforts of ASHG and the Publisher to promote HGG Advances content through marketing and communication plans.

Governance Support and Reporting

• Report to the ASHG Board, in consultation and collaboration with the Director of Scientific Publications and the AJHG EiC.
• The EiC will determine the structure of the editorial leadership team, e.g., Deputy Editor(s) and/or section editor(s), and appoint an editorial board composed of ASHG members. ASHG will provide administrative support.