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4 June 2026
Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Risks
To further enhance the international influence of the journal Risks (ISSN: 2227-9091), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and provide the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Risks is inviting interested and eligible early-career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.
Recruitment:
We plan to recruit 20 Early Career Editorial Board Members. They will hold the position for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.
Application eligibility:
- Completed their doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
- Evidence of significant research achievements in the fields of insurance and financial risk management;
- Willing to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
- Active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).
Benefits of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:
- A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided;
- The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members are publicized on journal social media platforms to improve academic visibility;
- An opportunity to be promoted to the role of 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 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 four manuscripts per year;
- Providing input on any new journal development initiatives;
- Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in their research fields.
Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.
Please send the application form and your academic resume to risks@mdpi.com with the subject line “Risks Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.
Application deadline: 28 February 2027.
Selection process and announcement:
The selection process is as follows: initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.
