The Editorial Office of Minerals (ISSN: 2075-163X) is pleased to announce an open call for applications for the position of Section Editor-in-Chief for the journal Section “Mineral Deposits”.

We are seeking an outstanding researcher with a strong scientific background in mineral deposits, including metallic and nonmetallic deposits, industrial minerals, rocks, and materials. The ideal candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm for editorial leadership, support MDPI’s mission and values, and actively promote open access publishing.

Previous editorial experience—such as editing Special Issues or Topical Collections, or serving as a Reviewer or Editorial Board Member—will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities of the Section Editor-in-Chief:
The selected candidate will play a key role in overseeing the growth and scientific development of the section and its Editorial Board. The initial appointment term will be two years and includes the following responsibilities:

• Acting as an ambassador for Minerals, MDPI, and open access publishing;
• Making scientific decisions regarding the scope and direction of the Section;
• Inviting distinguished scientists to join the Editorial Board;
• Suggesting and supporting topics for Special Issues;
• Providing guidance and support to Editorial Board Members and editorial staff where required;
• Maintaining oversight of the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to the Section, including making final publication decisions following peer review and revisions;
• Upholding MDPI’s peer review standards and publication ethics guidelines.

Benefits of the position:
The Section Editor-in-Chief will be eligible for the following:

• An annual honorarium;
• Travel grants for international conferences;
• The opportunity to publish 1–2 papers per year free of charge in Minerals;
• The ability to invite high-quality papers at a discount.

This position also offers an excellent opportunity to gain editorial leadership experience and expand your international scientific networks.

Application process:
Researchers interested in applying are invited to submit the following materials to the Editorial Office at dme-minerals@mdpi.com by 29 May 2026:

• A current CV;
• A brief vision statement outlining their ideas and plans for the future development of the “Mineral Deposits” Section and the journal.

For additional information regarding the position, please feel free to contact the Editorial Office. The Editorial Office, in collaboration with the Editorial Board, will carefully review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates directly.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming new contributions to the continued growth of Minerals.