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To strengthen the journal’s editorial team and promote academic exchange and collaboration among early-career researchers, Engineering Intelligent Grid (IGrid) is establishing its inaugural Young Editorial Board. We invite outstanding young scholars worldwide in smart grids, new-generation power systems and related interdisciplinary fields to join us.
Term | Three years |
Expected commitment | At least four peer reviews, one manuscript recommendation and two conference promotions per year |
Submissions and enquiries | engig@pub.hep.cn |
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
l Demonstrate strong academic integrity, a rigorous approach to research, a good academic reputation, and a strong sense of responsibility, with no record of academic misconduct.
l Hold a PhD and normally be no more than 40 years old.
l Be active in research or engineering innovation in relevant fields, with innovative and academically valuable achievements, and have published multiple high-quality papers as first or corresponding author within the past five years.
l Have strong English communication and peer-review skills, and be able to participate in reviewing English-language manuscripts, international manuscript commissioning, and academic exchange.
l Support the journal’s mission and be willing to devote time and effort to peer review, manuscript commissioning, thematic planning, and journal promotion.
l Preference will be given to applicants with experience in journal reviewing, thematic collection organization, international collaboration, or service to academic organizations, as well as those with outstanding achievements in engineering practice.
l An appointment certificate.
l Academic exchange with the Editors-in-Chief, editorial board members, and researchers worldwide, with opportunities to participate in thematic planning and journal development.
l Showcasing and promotion of members’ outstanding research through the journal website and relevant media platforms to enhance their academic impact.
l Opportunities to be invited to academic conferences, early-career researcher forums, and online seminars organized or supported by the journal.
l Practical experience in academic publishing and peer review.
l A three-year term. Members who demonstrate outstanding service may be recommended for appointment to the journal’s Editorial Board.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
l Peer review: Review manuscripts in your area of expertise, normally completing at least four manuscript reviews per year, and provide objective, professional, and timely feedback.
l Manuscript recommendations: Engage with outstanding research teams and recommend original research, review articles, and perspective papers, normally recommending at least one high-quality manuscript per year.
l Thematic planning: Suggest special issues, thematic collections, or feature columns addressing important scientific questions, key technologies, and engineering needs, and help organize submissions.
l Academic outreach: Promote IGrid at major national or international academic conferences at least twice per year, and actively publicize the journal and its published papers through media platforms.
l Journal development: Attend Young Editorial Board meetings and related academic activities, and contribute suggestions for journal development and international academic exchange.
Self-nominations and recommendations by experts are welcome. Please submit the following materials:
1. Young Editorial Board application form.
2. An academic CV covering education and employment, research interests, major research achievements, and academic service.
3. A list of representative achievements from the past five years, specifying your contribution to each.
4. A statement outlining your motivation for joining the Young Editorial Board and your proposed work plan (recommended length: 300–500 words).
Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Please send your application materials to engig@pub.hep.cn.
Email subject: IGrid Young Editorial Board Application + Name + Affiliation + Research Area
The editorial office will conduct an eligibility check and a comprehensive assessment. Selection results will be communicated by email, and the appointment list will be published on the journal website. Application materials will be used solely for this recruitment.
IGrid_Young_Editorial_Board_Application_Form.docx