Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Genes

Genes (ISSN: 2073-4425) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes studies pertaining to the fields of genes, genetics and genomics.

To further enhance the international influence of Genes and promote academic exchange among researchers, we are currently recruiting prestigious scholars from around the world to join our Editorial Board, particularly for the following Sections:

Section “Pharmacogenetics”;
Section “Plant Genetics and Genomics”;
Section “Genes & Environments”;
Section “Genetic Diagnosis”;
Section “Toxicogenomics”;
Section “Transgenic Technology”;
Section “Viral Genomics”.

Recruitment:
Editorial Board Members can hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

Completed their doctorate/PhD degree;
Served as the first author/corresponding author on at least ten peer-reviewed and published manuscripts in the last five years;
Published impactful work in the field of plant genetics, medical genetics and diagnosis, genetic toxicology, pharmacogenetics, environmental mutagenesis, virus genomics and transgenic technologies.
Currently (at the time of application) holds an associate professor or professor position in academia;
Actively engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at conferences or involved in professional organizations).

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to their research interests;
Setting up at least one Special Issue during their term on a topic associated with their research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to their research field);
Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences;
Attending Board meetings to suggest strategies for journal development;
Reviewing manuscripts.

According to their area of expertise, Editorial Board Members may be assigned to a specific journal Section as Section Board Members; in this case, they are primarily committed to this Section.

The benefits of becoming an Editorial Board Member include the following:

A certificate recognizing you as an Editorial Board Member;
Travel grants, offered to Editorial Board Members who make significant contributions to the journal;
The opportunity to publish one paper per year free of charge in our journal and potential discounts for any authors of papers invited by you;
The opportunity to organize or promote your own conferences using our SciForum platform;
An expanded research network providing new insights, collaborations, and opportunities for future research projects.

Applications:
To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Editorial Office (genes@mdpi.com), with the subject line “Genes Editorial Board Member Application + Name”, and attach the following two files:

A full academic CV;
A short cover letter that outlines your interest and enthusiasm for the position.

Application deadline: 31 December 2026.

Selection process and announcement:
The initial screening of application materials will be followed by selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members; an email notification will follow, and thereafter, a certificate of appointment will be issued.

We look forward to receiving your applications.

Genes Editorial Office