Stem Cell Reports, the peer-reviewed, open access, online journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is seeking highly motivated and accomplished early career scientists for a potential three-year appointment to join the Early Career Scientist Editorial Board (ECEB). This group of distinguished early career scientists will have the opportunity to: 

• Advise on journal content and programming such as special Issues, podcast content, and other initiatives 

• Receive mentoring from associate editors  

• Attend the annual editorial board meeting 

• Build their professional network and connections 

• Be an ambassador for the journal 

Applicants should have a PhD or MD and be in a primary leadership position (laboratory head, primary investigator, director, senior scientist) for not more than seven years. Competitive applicants should have published papers in the stem cell field as the senior/corresponding author, a demonstrated track record of external funding for their laboratory or commensurate experience in the biotechnology or industry sector. 

Eligibility: 

• Academic and industry backgrounds welcome 

• Must be an ISSCR member

• PhD or MD required 

• Applicant has been in a primary leadership position (group leader, primary investigator, senior scientist, director) for seven years or less 

• Demonstrated academic excellence as group leader or laboratory director e.g., through senior author papers, successfully funded external grants, and/or leadership in industry 

Term: 

• Members will serve up to a three-year term beginning 1 September 2025. 

Application: 

• Applicants should submit a written statement of interest, cover letter and CV to jmosher@isscr.org 

Deadline:

• Applications are due by 14 March 2025