The application deadline of the Early Career Editorial Board Members for Macromol is extended. Entries will be accepted until 31 October 2025. We are looking forward to applications from all over the world.

In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Macromol (ISSN: 2673-6209), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Macromol (2025–2026) is being set up, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

Recruitment:
A total of 20 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited.

Application Eligibility:

• Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years;
• Significant research achievements in the fields of biomacromolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids; biopolymers (polymers of biological origin, from renewable resources, with biological activity or biomimetic polymers) including polysaccharides, biopolyesters, biopolyamides and biological polyacids; chitins, lignins, tannins and polyaromatic polymers; macrocycles, glycoproteins and proteoglycans; chemical and biological aspects of natural macromolecules and biofibers, including their biological activities and interactions, molecular associations, chemical and biological modifications, functional properties and characterization;
• Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm.

Benefits of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• A certificate of appointment as 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 achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members are publicized on journal 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 overseas world-leading scientists in respective research fields.

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

Application deadline: 31 October 2025.

Selection Process:
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.