Overview
Assistant Editor (PhD holder) – Oncology. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK. The role supports the editorial process for academic research journals in the oncology domain and involves helping researchers publish their latest results.
Responsibilities
* Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
* Organize peer review processes for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions.
* Handle email communication between parties involved in the publication process.
* Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
* Ensure scholarly articles are edited and published accurately and on tight deadlines with consistency.
Requirements
* A PhD degree in oncology or a subject involving the study of cancer (e.g., Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Neuro-oncology, Oncopathology, Oncogenetics, etc.).
* 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 includes work at conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events. Applicants should be interested in working face-to-face with the scholarly community and be passionate about promoting open access.
Training and Career Development
Successful candidates will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on background, you may be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study. No prior editorial experience is required; familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage.
What We Offer
At MDPI, you will join an international team working for the largest open-access publisher in the world. Benefits include:
* A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme for high-performing editors.
* 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (5% for Master’s holders).
* Focused support from your group leader as a primary point of contact.
* Flexible working times: start between 7–9am, finish between 3–6pm.
* Paid time off for life events (e.g., marriage, moving house).
* A friendly working environment with regular events and snacks.
* Bonus incentives for high performance where applicable.
* Perkbox access with a range of discounts.
* Health plan with Bupa after probation and coverage for dental, doctors, and prescriptions, among others.
* Modern city centre office near Piccadilly Gardens with easy transit access.
* Cyclescheme and Techscheme savings on bikes and tech equipment.
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 and over 66,000 academic editors. We aim to foster open scientific exchange across disciplines and geographies.
MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We are committed to high-quality research dissemination and supporting sustainability initiatives through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
Initiatives We develop and maintain platforms to serve the scientific community. Learn more at our main platforms: https://www.mdpi.com/ and https://encyclopedia.pub/.
Job Details
* Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industry: Book and Periodical Publishing
To apply or learn more about similar opportunities in Manchester and the surrounding areas, please refer to the MDPI Romania postings and related openings. This posting reflects opportunities in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
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