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Announcements
14 August 2024
Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Materials
In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Materials is inviting interested and eligible early-career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.
A total of 100 Early Career Editorial Board Members will be recruited. Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) members will hold the position for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.
Application Eligibility:
- Completion of a doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
- Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of materials science;
- Willingness to dedicate time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
- Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experience with presenting at academic conferences or involvement in professional organizations).
Benefits of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:
- A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member is provided;
- 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 regularly acknowledges those who participate 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 journal development initiatives;
- Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in their respective research fields.
Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.
Please send the application form and your academic resume to materials@mdpi.com with the subject line reading “Materials Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institution + Research Expertise”.
Application deadline: 30 November 2024.
Selection Process and Announcement:
The selection process will include an 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.
