EJSS Early Career Researcher Editorial Board Application Form

The European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS) invites applications for the second cohort of its Early Career Researcher Editorial Board.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should normally meet the following criteria:

Be active in soil science research, or in a closely related area relevant to the aims and scope of the European Journal of Soil Science.
Be approximately 4 to 6* full-time equivalent years post-PhD, calculated from the date of doctoral award.
Be able to demonstrate familiarity with academic publishing, for example through journal publication, peer-review activity, or editorial service, with reputable journals. A peer-review track record should be evidenced by publicly available data such as Web of Science Researcher Profile (formerly Publons).
Have a publication and/or review history relevant to EJSS or soil science more broadly. Previous publication or reviewing experience with EJSS is desirable but not essential.
Not currently hold an editorial position on EJSS or a senior editorial appointment on another journal.
Be able to commit approximately 1 to 2 hours per week to ECR Editorial Board activities.
Be willing to participate in training, mentoring, and cohort activities, including occasional online meetings.
Support the principles of equality, diversity, inclusion, and constructive scholarly publishing.

* The 4-to-6-year post-PhD eligibility window will be interpreted flexibly. Applicants may provide details of circumstances that should be considered when assessing full-time equivalent research experience (including, but not limited to, career breaks, caring responsibilities, parental leave, health-related interruptions, or part-time working).

Submission deadline: Friday 31 July 2026

For further queries, please contact Dr. Dan Evans – daniel.l.evans@cranfield.ac.uk��

By completing the form below, you confirm that the information that you have provided is accurate.

Personal Details

Name

Email Address

Current institution or organisation

Country

Current role or job title

ORCID iD

Year PhD awarded

Full-time equivalent years since PhD award

Have you had any circumstances that should be considered when assessing your post-PhD eligibility?
YesNoPrefer not to say

If yes, please provide brief details if you wish

Are you a BSSS member?
YesNo

Application questions

Q1) Please briefly describe your current research area and how it relates to soil science and the aims and scope of EJSS. [Limit: 1000 characters/approx. 200 words]

Q2) Please summarise your experience of academic publishing and peer review. This may include journal articles, reviewing activity, editorial experience, special issue involvement, reviewer recognition, or other relevant scholarly publishing activity. [Limit: 1000 characters/approx. 200 words]

Q3) Why would you like to join the EJSS Early Career Researcher Editorial Board? [Limit: 1000 characters/approx. 200 words]

Q4) What perspectives, skills, experiences, or ideas would you bring to the ECR Editorial Board? [Limit: 1000 characters/approx. 200 words]

Q5) Please confirm that you are able to commit approximately 1 to 2 hours per week to ECR Editorial Board activities, including training, mentoring, reviewing discussions, and occasional online meetings.
YesYes, with some constraintsNo

If 'Yes, with some constraints', please provide brief details if you wish

Supporting Documents

Please upload a short CV, maximum 2 pages. CVs will be used to verify eligibility and contextualise applications. The primary assessment will be based on responses to the application questions.

CV Upload (Upload limit: 5MB)

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