Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Alloys
29 July 2026
Alloys (ISSN 2674-063X) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on all aspects of alloys science and engineering, published quarterly online by MDPI. We are currently seeking experts to join our Editorial Board and help guide the journal’s development.
The primary responsibilities of Editorial Board Members include the following:
- Pre-screening and making decisions on manuscripts related to their research interests;
- Setting up at least one Special Issue during their term, on a topic pertaining to their research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to their research field);
- Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
- Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences;
- Attending Editorial Board meetings to suggest strategies for journal development;
- Reviewing manuscripts;
- Overseeing Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, check content for relevance and ensure the suitability of the material prior to the launch of Special Issues.
The benefits of being an Editorial Board Member include the following:
- The opportunity to publish one paper, free of charge, per year in Alloys, as well as receiving discounts for papers invited from your scientific network;
- A certificate recognizing you as an Editorial Board Member of Alloys;
- Alloys may provide sponsorship for conferences organized by you and offer you travel grants when attending related conferences;
- Expanding your research network by collaborating with other Editorial Board Members of the journal.
Eligibility criteria for applicants:
- Having a PhD degree;
- Knowledge and experience in editing international journals;
- Published a certain number of research results with academic influence in related fields;
- Currently holding an academic position as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or professor.
To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Alloys Editorial Office via alloys@mdpi.com with the following two files attached:
- A full academic CV;
- A short cover letter that details your interest and enthusiasm for the position.
We thank you in advance for your interest and look forward to collaborating with you.