Overview
Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Medical Sciences at MDPI. This is a full-time, permanent in-office role based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK.
Responsibilities
* Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
* Organize 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 and production teams
* Ensure 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
Training and Career Path
A successful candidate 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 journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company with career development options.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme
* 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (5% for Master's holders)
* Focused support from your group leader
* Flexible working times (start between 7:00–9:00 and finish between 15:00–18:00)
* Paid time off for life events (marriage, moving house)
* A friendly working environment with monthly events and office amenities
* Bonus incentives depending on role
* Perkbox with discounts across retailers
* Private health plan after probation (Bupa)
* Modern city-centre office near Piccadilly Gardens; close to Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations
* Cyclescheme and Techscheme savings
About MDPI
MDPI is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across disciplines. We operate hundreds of peer-reviewed, open access journals and support scholars worldwide to ensure research is openly available. MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with offices in Europe, Asia, and North America. We also support sustainability initiatives and related platforms for the scientific community.
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