Call for Nominations for Editor-in-Chief of ACM Transactions on Algorithms (ACM TALG)

ACM TALG (webpage: http://talg.acm.org/) publishes original research of the highest quality dealing with algorithms. It is a peer-reviewed journal, appearing quarterly. Specific areas of computation covered by the journal are listed at http://talg.acm.org/Aims.html.

We are looking for a well-established person with a strong record of research achievements and service, and with a vision for the future of the field. The term of appointment is three years, to begin late summer 2020, with the possibility of renewal for a second term. The editor-in-chief is responsible for faithfully executing the editorial charter of the journal yet should be proactive in adapting the journal and its charter to changes in the field. A description of the duties of the EiC and evaluation criteria can be found at http://www.acm.org/publications/policies/evaluation.

The Search Committee members are:

David Eppstein – University of California, Irvine

Anna Karlin – University of Washington

Chris Hankin – Imperial College London – ACM Publications Board Liaison

Dana Randall – Georgia Institute of Technology

David Shmoys – Cornell University – Committee Chair.

All nominees, including self-nominees, should send a CV and a Vision Statement for TALG (at least one page), with subject header "EiC nomination" to the committee chair - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The deadline for nominations is Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).