Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for the Journal of Functional Biomaterials

The application deadline of the Early Career Editorial Board Members for Journal of Functional Biomaterials is extended. Entries will be accepted until 31 January 2026. We are looking forward to applications from all over the world.

To further enhance the international influence of the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and support the journal’s Editorial Board with additional expertise, the Journal of Functional Biomaterials is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

Recruitment:

We plan to recruit a total of 50 Early Career Editorial Board Members (ECEBMs). ECEBMs will hold the position for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have completed their doctorate/Ph.D. in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
Evidence of research achievements on functional biomaterials;
Willingness to dedicate time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of Early Career Editorial Board Membership:

A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided;
The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members are regularly publicized on the journal’s social media platforms to improve members’ academic visibility and reach;
Early Career Editorial Board Members have the opportunity to be promoted to the position of Editorial Board Member based on their contributions;
The journal will regularly acknowledge those who have participated in the peer review process on the journal’s website;
There will be opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the journal’s Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of Early Career Editorial Board Members:

Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
Selecting high-quality articles and preparing bilingual media content for promotion;
Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
Providing input on any new initiatives for journal development;
Soliciting submissions from world-leading scientists (domestic and international) in the relevant research fields.

Application:
Please send the application form and your academic resume to jfb@mdpi.com with the following subject line: “Journal of Functional Biomaterials Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise.”

Application deadline: 31 January 2026.

Selection process and announcement:
The selection process will proceed as follows: initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.

The selection process will take place within one month of the application deadline, with the results announced on the journal's website.