Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Colloids and Interfaces

The application deadline of the Early Career Editorial Board Members for Colloids and Interfaces is extended. Entries will be accepted until 15 October 2026. We are looking forward to applications from all over the world.

In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Colloids and Interfaces (ISSN: 2504-5377), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Colloids and Interfaces is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

A total of 15 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited. Early Career Editorial Board Members will hold the position for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application eligibility:

Completed their doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years;
Served as the first author on at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts;
Have a strong and impactful portfolio of publications in their field of research;
Researchers that are currently (at the time of application) an assistant professor, research assistant professor, associate research scientist, post-doctoral fellow, or equivalent early-career position;
Researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of 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;
An opportunity to be promoted to Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participated in the peer-review process on the journal website;
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;
Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in respective research fields.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to colloids@mdpi.com with the subject of “Colloids and Interfaces Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 15 October 2026.

Selection Process and Announcement:
The selection process: initial screening of application materials → selection by the 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.