Targets (ISSN: 2813-3137) is a peer-reviewed, international, scientific, and open access journal published online by MDPI. It aims to publish high-quality articles in the field of chemistry, especially chemical measurement science, biology, material science, pharmacy, clinical diagnostics, molecular medicine, and biomedicine. Its objects involve the weak interaction or recognition of chemical, biological, and drug molecules, bioprobes, nanomaterials, nanostructures, and cells, as well as related research methodologies and biomedical applications, such as sensing, imaging, and targeted therapy. The measurement methods include electrochemistry, fluorescence, luminescence, Raman spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, etc., and the therapeutic approaches include chemotherapy, photoresponsive therapy, gene therapy, immune therapy, etc. It also involves signal amplification strategies based on the weak interaction of target analysis and stimuli-responsive therapeutic approaches.
In order to adapt to the development of the scale of the journal and ensure its sustainability, we are now recruiting for the position of Associate Editor of Targets.
The duties and requirements are as follows:
- Advising on the strategic development of the journal;
- Advising the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editor-in-Chief on the aims and scope of the journal or Section;
- Providing support and guidance to Editorial Board Members and editorial staff when required;
- Maintaining oversight of the editorial process for individual manuscripts in their Section (mainly by making the final decision regarding whether or not a paper can be published after peer review and revisions);
- Suggesting themes for Special Issues and assisting in inviting/proposing Guest Editors to lead them;
- Inviting distinguished scientists to join the Editorial Board;
- Acting as an ambassador for the journal, MDPI, and open access publishing.
Experience and required qualities:
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment of publishing high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals;
- The successful candidates should have some editorial experience;
- This position demands a certain amount of time, so the successful candidates should not only possess strong time management skills but also have the capacity to devote the necessary time to the job.
If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to contact us at targets@mdpi.com. You can find the journal’s aims and scope on our homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/targets/about. For more information about the Editorial Board team, please see the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/targets/editors.
We believe that by combining our rigorous editorial policies with your expertise, we can build a high-quality journal. We thank you in advance for your interest and look forward to collaborating with you.
Targets Editorial Office
