Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Drones

In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Drones (ISSN: 2504-446X), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Drones is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

A total of 25 Early Career Editorial Board Members will be recruited. These Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) members will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
There must be evidence of significant research achievements in the design and applications of drones, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPASs), etc. Likewise, contributions based on unmanned marine/water/underwater drones, unmanned ground vehicles, fully autonomous driving, and space drones;
Candidates must be willing to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Candidates must be 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 the journal’s 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 world-leading scientists in their respective fields of research.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.
Please send the application form and your academic resume to drones@mdpi.com with the subject of “Drones Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 31 March 2025.

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.