Hygiene, a new journal published by MDPI, is looking for new Editorial Board Members with the passion to drive the journal forward in an exciting period of development. Hygiene is dedicated to the publication of high-quality scientific papers in the field of public health and environmentally-related hygiene, as well as hygiene practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. Please see the Hygiene homepage for more information and details of the journal’s Aims & Scope.

The opportunity will allow you to keep up-to-date with research in our field and position yourself as one of the leaders in the evolving and exciting field of public health and disease prevention. Appointments to the Editorial Board are for a two-year period, and may be renewable.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

• Working closely with Editors to develop the journal’s vision, policy, and practices;
• Pre-screening submissions and making decisions on whether a manuscript can be accepted or rejected for processing, and suggesting reviewers if necessary;
• Acting as Guest Editor of a Special Issue in your particular field of expertise, or recommending potential topics and Guest Editors;
• Promoting Hygiene and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences;
• Advising on the journal’s development.

The following are criteria for the selection of board members:

• A PhD degree and relevant expertise;
• Have a strong interest in the scholarly journal;
• Hold an appointment at a university, or an academic- or research institution;
• Prior experience with publishing in and reviewing for peer-review publications.

To apply or request further information, please send your curriculum vitae and a short statement of interest to the Hygiene Editorial Office ([email protected]). We look forward to hearing from you.