To further enhance the international reach of Infrastructures (ISSN: 2412-3811), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and add additional expertise to the Editorial Board, Infrastructures is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

A total of 30 Early Career Editorial Board Members will be recruited. 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 in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of infrastructure engineering;
• Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal;
• Being active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of Becoming 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 journal media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• An opportunity to be promoted to the role of full Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
• This journal will regularly acknowledge those who participated in the peer-review process on its website;
• Opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• Publicizing and promoting our 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 in journal development;
• Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in their respective research fields.

Applications:

Please send the application form and your academic resume to [email protected] with this subject line: "Infrastructures Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise";

Application deadline: 31 December 2024.

Selection Process:

• Initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.