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In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Applied Mechanics (ISSN: 2673-3161), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Applied Mechanics is being established, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

Recruitment:
We are planning to recruit a total of 20 Early Career Editorial Board Members.

Application eligibility:

• Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Served as the first author of at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts;
• Show evidence of significant research achievements in the field of applied mechanics;
• Show willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Be active and engaged in their community (e.g., experience presenting at academic conferences or involvement in professional organizations).

The benefits of being an Early Career Editorial Board Member include the following:

• A certificate of 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 may be granted 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, as well as opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members.

The 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 applmech@mdpi.com with the subject “Applied Mechanics Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 15 December 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.