Recruiting Editorial Board Members for International Journal of Medical Devices
23 July 2026
International Journal of Medical Devices (IJMD, ISSN 3042-8890) is looking for new Editorial Board Members to help further our mission of open science and scientific exchange. Editorial Board Members are responsible for upholding the academic and scientific quality of MDPI publications.
The initial term lasts for 2 years and entails the following:
- Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to your research interests;
- Setting up at least one Special Issue during your term on a topic related to your research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to your research field);
- Helping to attract suitable expert authors and invite scholars to join the Editorial Board;
- Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
- Helping to promote the journal among your peers or at conferences;
- Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
- Reviewing manuscripts.
Eligibility criteria for applicants:
- Completed their doctorate degree (PhD/MD);
- Researchers who currently (at the time of application) hold the position of associate professor or higher;
- Researchers who have published extensively and have had a broad impact in the field of medical devices;
- Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced in presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).
Editorial Board Members will benefit from the following:
- A certificate in recognition of your position;
- Publishing one article per year free of charge in IJMD;
- Travel grants for selected conferences that are confirmed by the journal office;
- The opportunity to recommend/invite your colleagues to submit full research articles or review papers with special discounts;
- Expanding your research networks by collaborating with other Editorial Board Members of IJMD;
- Advancing your career by being active in your research field through your contribution to the journal;
- Taking part in journal conferences, meetings, webinars, and other networking opportunities with the Editorial Board and journal community.
If you are interested in joining the Editorial Board of IJMD, please send your full academic CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and enthusiasm for the position to ijmd@mdpi.com.
International Journal of Medical Devices Editorial Office