Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Biomedicines

In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Biomedicines is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for an Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

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 their doctorate/Ph.D. degree within the past 10 years (we may consider granting exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave, as well as relevant experience);
Served as the first author on at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts (we may also consider three first-author original research papers if the articles have been cited);
Having an impactful portfolio of publications in their field of research on human health and disease;
Researchers that are currently (at the time of application) an assistant professor, research assistant professor, associate research scientist, post-doctoral fellow, or an equivalent early career position;
Researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations);
⁠Willingness to dedicate their time to assist in developing the journal with passion and enthusiasm.

Benefits of being an Early Career Editorial Board Member include the following:

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 media platforms to improve academic visibility;
There will be an opportunity to be promoted to an Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participate in the peer-review process on the journal’s website;
There will be 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:

Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
Selecting high-quality articles and preparing media content for promotion;
Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
Identifying potential reviewers for specific papers and assessing any potential ethical or policy-based questions that might arise due to the papers’ content;

Supporting the development of the journal through various means, such as providing suggestions, promoting the journal via academic networks, academic conferences, and new media channels, etc.;
Learning about the scholarly publishing landscape, including gaining an awareness of the manuscript review process, ethical considerations, and the strategies used by publishers.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.

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

Application deadline: 31 December 2024.

Selection Process and Announcement:
The selection process is as follows: initial screening of application materials → selection by Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuance of certificate of appointment.

Selection will be made within one month of the application deadline, and the results will be announced on the journal’s website.