In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Machines (ISSN: 2075-1702), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Machines is being set up, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

Recruitment:
A total of 30 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited.

Application eligibility:

• Significant research achievements in the fields of machines design and theory; machines testing and maintenance; electromechanical energy conversion systems; electrical machines and drives; condition monitoring and diagnostics; automation and control; electromechatronics; mechatronics and intelligent machines; advanced manufacturing; vehicle engineering; turbomachinery; micro/nano electromechanical systems; friction and tribology;
• Willingness to dedicate time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Scholars who preside over national-level scientific research projects and have overseas experience will be preferred;
• Within 10 years of achieving their Ph.D.

Benefits of Early Career Editorial Board Members include the following:

• A certificate for being an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided. The term of Early Career Editorial Board membership is two years and can then be renewed;
• The resumes of Early Career Editorial Board Members will be publicized on journal media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• An opportunity to be promoted to an Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participate in the peer review process on the journal’s website;
• Opportunities to exchange ideas with internationally influential researchers in this field;
• Opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of Early Career Editorial Board Members include the following:

• 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 one and no more than three manuscripts per year;
• Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in respective research fields.

Applications:
Please send the application form and your academic resume to machines@mdpi.com with the subject “Machines Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”;

Application deadline: 31 March 2025.

Selection process:
Initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.