Recruiting Section Editors-in-Chief for Photonics

Photonics is currently recruiting Editors-in-Chief for the following Sections:

• “Optical Communication and Network” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics/sectioneditors/Optical_Communication_Network);
• “Optoelectronics and Optical Materials” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics/sectioneditors/Optoelectronics_Optical_Materials);
• “Optical Interaction Science” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics/sectioneditors/Optical_Interaction_Science);
• “Data-Science Based Techniques in Photonics” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics/sectioneditors/data-science_based_techniques_in_photonics);
• “New Applications Enabled by Photonics Technologies and Systems” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics/sections/new_applications_enabled_by_photonics_technologies_and_systems).

Photonics (ISSN: 2304-6732, IF 2.676) is an international scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the science and technology of optics and photonics, published monthly online by MDPI.

The Section Editor-in-Chief is a leader in their particular field of research and is responsible for maintaining the scientific quality of a particular section of a journal. The Section Editor-in-Chief is expected to oversee the growth and development of the journal Sections and its board members. The initial term is for 2 years and entails the following:

• Acting as an ambassador for the journal, MDPI, and open access publishing;
• Making scientific decisions about the scope of the Section;
• Inviting distinguished scientists to join the Editorial Board;
• Suggesting topics for Special Issues;
• Providing support and guidance to Editorial Board Members and editorial staff when required;
• Maintaining oversight of the editorial process for individual manuscripts in the Section (mainly by making the final decision regarding whether or not a paper can be published after peer review and revisions);
• Understanding, leading, and upholding MDPI’s peer review guidelines and ethics guidelines.

To apply for this position (in one of our sections), recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Photonics Editorial Office (photonics@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.

Photonics Editorial Office