Overview
Join to apply for the Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Medical Sciences role at MDPI Romania. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time and permanent role based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK. This is a full-time in-office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.
Responsibilities
* Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
* Organize peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions
* Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process
* Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team
* Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency
Requirements
* A PhD degree in a medical subject (e.g., Clinical Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or Biotechnology, Epidemiology or Public Health, Nursing Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
* Excellent written and spoken English skills
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment
* Detail oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Very good communication and coordination skills
The career trajectory of this role includes work at conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events work, so applicants should be interested in working face-to-face with the scholarly community and be passionate about promoting open access.
Training and opportunities
As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; however, familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company which offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application. We look forward to welcoming you to our Manchester office.
What We Offer
At MDPI, you will be joining an international team, working for the largest open-access publisher in the world. Among the benefits of working for MDPI, you can expect:
* A competitive salary, including our quarterly bonus scheme, which rewards high-performing editors
* 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (for PhD holders, 5% for Master’s Holders)
* Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues
* Flexible Working Times: You can start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm
* Special Days Off: MDPI offer paid time off for occasions such as marriage or moving house
* Our Culture: A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events
* Bonus Incentives: Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees
* Perkbox: Access to a benefits platform with discounts across retailers
* Health Cash Plan: Private health membership with Bupa after probation, including dental, doctors, and prescriptions
* Modern City Centre Office: Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, close to Manchester stations
* Cyclescheme: Save on bikes and accessories
* Techscheme: Save on tech equipment
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars worldwide to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to high-quality research being made available quickly and support sustainability projects through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
Additional information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Other
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
Location note: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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