Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for the Journal of Composites Science

To further enhance the international influence of the Journal of Composites Science (ISSN: 2504-477X), promote the academic exchange of research among young scientists, and supplement the Editorial Board with additional talent, we invite interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

Application eligibility:

Within 10 years of achieving their Ph.D.;
Significant research achievements in the field of composite sciences;
Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits for Early Career Editorial Board Members:

A certificate for being an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided. The initial 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:

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 three manuscripts per year;
Leading a Special Issue related to your field;
Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in their research fields.

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

Application deadline: 30 June 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.