Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Eng

To further enhance the international influence of the journal Eng (ISSN: 2673-4117), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and provide the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Eng 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:

Research interest falls within the scope of Eng;
Completed their doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
Have a strong and impactful portfolio of publications in a given field of research;
Currently (at the time of application) an assistant professor, research assistant professor, associate research scientist, post-doctoral fellow, or equivalent early career position;
Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits for 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;
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 eng@mdpi.com with the subject line “Eng Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”;

Application deadline: 31 July 2026.

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.