Author: C. Damián Rodriguez
The European Physical Journal (EPJ), the European Physical Society (EPS), and the EPS Young Minds Programme (YMs) have launched a collaborative initiative to refresh the Editorial Board of EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation (EPJ T&I). This effort opens the door for Early Career Researchers to become involved in the editorial processes of an international, peer-reviewed open access journal. Eligible candidates are either senior PhD students (in their third year or beyond) or postdoctoral scientists within six years of receiving their PhD, not holding a permanent position.
EPJ T&I publishes a broad range of articles related to novel experimental and computational techniques and methodologies as well as instrumentation across the physical and applied sciences. Its content spans from original research and reviews to short commentary pieces that encourage discussion and innovation in scientific methods and tools. Its scope also considers practical tutorials or toolboxes addressing specific techniques or methodologies that could be of interest to a broad early career audience. The journal is indexed in all major citation databases, including Web of Science, and it is known for its focus on methodological advances that drive scientific discovery.
The Associate Editors selected in this call will be entrusted with handling the peer-review process for manuscripts in their respective fields. They will work closely with several highly experienced Editors-in-Chief, helping evaluate referee reports and recommending publication decisions. The aim is to ensure scientific rigor, relevance, and high editorial standards across all published work. This role offers not only financial remuneration on a per-article basis but also a great opportunity for professional growth. Indeed, Associate Editors will receive highly specialized training tailored to their responsibilities and gain firsthand insight into the whole editorial cycle, from the paper submission to its definitive publication in the journal. Beyond technical skills, participants will enhance their writing, organizational, and interpersonal abilities, while expanding their academic network through close collaboration with both junior and senior researchers. This initiative, born from the collaboration of EPS Young Minds and EPJ, provides a unique opportunity for Early Career Researchers in physics to engage directly with scientific publishing, contribute to the scientific community, and build editorial experience in a supportive and international collaborative environment.
The link to the official webpage of the call can be found here.
