To accelerate the journal’s innovative development and build a world-class platform that connects emerging scholars with leading experts at the intersection of additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and engineering science, the Editorial Office is expanding its Youth Editorial Board. We warmly invite outstanding early-career researchers with strong academic potential and enthusiasm for scholarly publishing to join us and contribute to the continued advancement of ESAM.

1. What you gain

1. Exclusive Two-Year Term: Upon selection, a Youth Editorial Board appointment will be conferred for a two-year term.
2. Discounted Registration: Enjoy discounted registration fees when attending various academic activities organized by the journal.
3. Outstanding Recognition: Qualify for the annual selection for Outstanding Youth Editorial Board members.
4. Article Processing Charge (APC) Discount: Enjoy the benefit of publishing one article or review for a discount in the journal each year.
5. Priority Manuscript Processing: Your manuscripts submitted during the term will receive priority processing; accepted articles will be given priority publication.
6. Showcase Excellence: Opportunities for priority recommendation of cover articles in the journal, featuring research video introductions and recent publications in the journal's promotional column.
7. Conference Support: Access to the chance to receive journal support for organizing domestic and international academic conferences or forums.
8. Network Exchange: Engage in online or offline editorial meetings and academic seminars to collaborate and exchange ideas with other board members, invited editors, and authors.
9. Path to Editorial Leadership: Making valuable contributions to the journal opens up exciting possibilities for promotion to a regular editorial position.

2. Eligibility

1. Hold a Ph.D. degree or above.
2. Research at top-tier universities, research institutes, or leading technology enterprises worldwide.
3. Demonstrable research in additive manufacturing.
4. Possess regular experience in reviewing for international journals.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to actively participate in manuscript organization, submission, and peer review for the journal.
6. Commitment to fulfil every duty listed in Section 3.

3. Core duties during the 2-year term

1. Manuscript contribution – submit ≥1 high-quality paper to ESAM as a co-author (any position).
2. Review service – deliver ≥3 high-quality review reports and proactively recommend suitable reviewers to the editorial office.
3. Outreach – promote ESAM at conferences, on social media, and through your professional network.
4. Board engagement – Actively participate in Young Editorial Board meetings or jointly organize relevant academic conferences with the journal.
5. Value-added activities (optional) – guest-edit a special issue, organise a webinar, or recruit new reviewers.

Non-fulfilment of (a) or (b) triggers an early-termination review by the Editorial Board.

4. Recruitment focus

The current recruitment focuses on research areas (https://accscience.com/journal/ESAM/about/aims_scope).

5. How to apply

1. Download the YEB Application Form.
2. Complete all sections (personal info, education, representative publications, review history, outreach plan).
3. Email the form to esam.office@accscience.sg with the subject line: Application for ESAM Youth Editorial Board Member - [Your Name].
4. Application Deadline: Open until full, available for an extended period.
5. Selection Process:
   Applications will undergo initial screening by the Editorial Office.
   Qualified applications will be reviewed by the Editorial Board members for selection.
   Results will be announced, and successful candidates will be notified via email and issued certificates.

We look forward to your active contributions and to welcoming you to the ESAM Youth Editorial Board.