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To further enhance the international influence of Compounds (ISSN: 2673-6918), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and support the journal’s Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Compounds has now been established, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

Recruitment:
We are planning to recruit a total of 25 Early Career Editorial Board Members.

Application eligibility:

• Completed a doctorate/PhD degree within the past 10 years (exceptions considered for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Served as the first author of at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts;
• Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of compounds research;
• Willingness to dedicate time to the development of the journal with both passion and enthusiasm;
• Active and engaged in the research 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:

• An Early Career Editorial Board Member certificate will be provided. The membership term is two years, after which one’s position can be renewed;
• The resumes of Early Career Editorial Board Members will be publicized on the journal’s platforms to improve academic visibility;
• An opportunity to be promoted to an Editorial Board Member may be granted based on one’s contributions;
• Compounds will regularly acknowledge those who participate in the peer-review process on the journal’s website;
• Opportunities will be provided to exchange ideas with internationally influential researchers in this field, as well as 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 Compounds at academic conferences and among peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing bilingual promotional content;
• Reviewing at least one, though no more than three manuscripts per year;
• Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in relevant research fields.

Applications:

Please send the completed application form and your academic resume to compounds@mdpi.com with the subject “Compounds 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.