Seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief for the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
The flagship journal of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing seeks a Co-Editor-in-Chief, responsible for Laser scanning, Radar, Photogrammetry, and 3D modeling. Published by Elsevier B.V., the journal is one of the top-ranked in remote sensing (Impact Factor 12.2 and CiteScore 19.6). Due to splendid development over the past few years, a third Editor-in Chief is needed to work along with Editors-in-Chief Qihao Weng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Clément Mallet, French National Institute of Geographic and Forestry Information, to further the journal’s aim to be a channel of communication for scientists and professionals in all countries working in the many disciplines of photogrammetry, remote sensing, computer vision and other related fields. The scope of the journal is extensive, covering sensors, theory and algorithms, systems, experiments, methodologies, developments, and applications. A list of topic areas can be found at:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/isprs-journal-of-photogrammetry-and-remote-sensing/about/aims-and-scope
Duties
- Manage the editorial process for papers submitted to the Journal primarily in Laser scanning, Radar, Photogrammetry, 3D modeling, Positioning, and Navigation.
- Ensure high-quality scientific content for the Journal, taking into account the Aims and Scope and Elsevier's editorial policies.
- Work closely with the Associate Editors and Guest Editors who will report to the successful candidate.
- Work closely with the incumbent Editors-in-Chief on matters of the Journal's strategic direction and manuscript decisions (general philosophy, editorial speed, ethics, and difficult cases).
Experience and Qualities Required
- The successful candidate should have a demonstrated track record of publishing high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- The successful candidate should have previous editorial experience.
- This position demands a great deal of time, so the successful candidate must not only possess strong time management skills but must also have the capacity to devote the necessary time to the job.
- Strong written English communication skills.
Candidates with demonstrated commitment to the ISPRS Journal (as an author, reviewer, Associate Editor, or Guest Editor) are highly encouraged to apply. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter outlining their previous experience and vision for the Journal, along with their CV, to Nicolas Paparoditis, ISPRS Vice President (isprs-vp@isprs.org), copy Jie Jiang, ISPRS Secretary General (isprs-sg@isprs.org), by January 10, 2026.