Overview
To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent PhD and Master\u2019s graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is an entry-level, 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 the production team
* Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency
Requirements
* A PhD (preferred) or Master\u2019s degree in a field related to materials science (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Materials physics, Materials chemistry, Material forming and control engineering, Metallurgical engineering, Inorganic non-metallic materials engineering, Polymer materials, Gemstone and material technology, Nanomaterials and technology, Composite Materials and Engineering, Chemistry, Applied chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical design, manufacturing and automation, Mechanical and electronic Engineering, Process equipment and control engineering, Measurement and control technology and instruments)
* 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
Note: The career trajectory for this role includes work at conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events; applicants should be interested in working face-to-face with the scholarly community and 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 offering a range of career development options.
What We Offer
At MDPI, you will be joining an international team, working for the largest open-access publisher in the world. Benefits include:
* A competitive salary, including our quarterly bonus scheme, which rewards high-performing editors
* 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (5% for Master's Holders)
* Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues
* Flexible working times: start between 7-9am, finish between 3pm-6pm
* Special days off for occasions like marriage or moving house
* A friendly working environment with monthly lunches, office snacks and seasonal events
* Bonus incentives for high-performing employees
* Perkbox access for discounts and benefits
* Health Cash Plan through private health membership with Bupa (after probation)
* Modern city centre office located near Piccadilly Gardens with convenient transport access
* Cyclescheme and Techscheme offers
About MDPI
MDPI is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing. Since 1996, we have supported academic communities with 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 sustainability and open scientific exchange across disciplines.
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