Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Optics

In order to further enhance the international influence of Optics (ISSN: 2673-3269), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and support the existing Editorial Board with additional expertise, we are inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

We are planning to recruit a total of 22 Early Career Editorial Board Members. Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) members will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application eligibility:

Completed your doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years (we will consider exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of optics;
Willingness to dedicate your time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Your are a researcher that is active and engaged in your community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of being 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 the journal’s social media platforms to improve academic visibility;
There will be an opportunity to be promoted to Editorial Board Member based on your contributions;
Optics will regularly acknowledge those who have participated in the peer-review process on the journal website;
Opportunities will be offered 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 initiatives for the journal’s development;
Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in relevant research fields.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to optics@mdpi.com with the subject “Optics Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 30 June 2026.

Selection process and announcement:
The selection process: initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing of 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.