Assistant Editor (PhD holder) – Materials Science/Engineering
Join to apply for the Assistant Editor (PhD holder) – Materials Science/Engineering role at MDPI Romania. To strengthen our editorial team, we are looking for recent PhD graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position is full‑time and permanent and is based in our city‑centre office in Manchester, UK.
Responsibilities
* Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
* Organise the 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 field related to materials science (for example Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Physics, Materials Chemistry, Materials 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 organisational and time‑management skills.
* Very good communication and coordination skills.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme that rewards high‑performing editors.
* 10 % pay rise after passing the six‑month probation period (5 % for Master’s holders).
* Flexible working times – you can start work anytime between 7 – 9 am and finish between 3 – 6 pm.
* Special days off – MDPI offers paid time off for events such as marriage or relocation.
* 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 reward high‑performing employees.
* Perkbox – access to a benefit platform with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers.
* Health cash plan – after probation employees are enrolled in a private health membership with Bupa, providing money‑back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions.
* Modern city‑centre office – located next to Piccadilly Gardens, a 10‑minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations.
* Cycle scheme – save 25 – 39 % on a bike and accessories.
* Tech scheme – save up to 10 % on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys.
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, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application. We look forward to welcoming you to our Manchester office.
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