Overview
Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Catalysts at MDPI UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom. This is a full-time, permanent in-office role based in our city centre office in Manchester.
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.
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 subject adjacent to catalysts (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry)
* 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
What We Offer
* 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: start between 7-9am and finish between 3-6pm
* Special Days Off: paid time off for major life events (e.g., getting married, moving house)
* Our Culture: a friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events
* Bonus Incentives: potential eligibility for bonus schemes based on role and performance
* Perkbox: access to a range of discounts and benefits across retailers
* Health Cash Plan: private health membership with Bupa after probation
* Modern City Centre Office: located near Piccadilly Gardens with convenient access to trains and trams
* Cyclescheme: save on bikes and accessories
* Techscheme: potential tax savings on tech purchases
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by a global network of editors. We are headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to making high quality research openly and quickly available and support sustainability initiatives through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
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