Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Waste

In order to further enhance the international influence of Waste (ISSN: 2813-0391), promote academic exchange between young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Waste is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

Recruitment:

A total of 20 Early Career Editorial Board Members will be recruited. They will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application Eligibility:

Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree within the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
Significant research achievements in the fields of waste management, advanced waste processing technologies, waste policy, energy and resource recovery, and disposal and recycling, among others;
Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of being an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

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

Responsibilities of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

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 of journal development;
Garnering submissions from leading scientists (local and overseas) in related research fields.

Applications:

Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to waste@mdpi.com, with the following subject line: “Waste Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 31 October 2025.

Selection process and announcement:

Initial screening of application materials → selection by Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.

The selection will be made within one month of the application deadline, and the results will be announced on the journal website.