Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Fire

The application deadline of the Early Career Editorial Board Members for Fire is extended. Entries will be accepted until 30 November 2025. We are looking forward to applications from all over the world.

In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Fire (ISSN: 2571-6255), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Fire is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

A total of 65 Early Career Editorial Board Members will be recruited. Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) Members will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of this membership being renewed for a second term.

Application Eligibility:

Researchers who completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
Researchers with evidence of significant research achievements in the field of fire research;
Researchers who are willing to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of being 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 their academic visibility;
An opportunity to be promoted to the position of Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participated in the peer-review process on the journal website;
The opportunity 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 for journal development;
Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in the respective research fields.

Applications:
Please download the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to fire@mdpi.com, using the following subject line: “Fire Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 30 November 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’s website.