This position is ideal for recent Master’s and PhD graduates looking to start a career in academic publishing.
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 the production team.
* Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.
Qualifications
* A PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in a field related to Plant Sciences, including but not limited to:
o Plant Science and Technology
o Agronomy
o Horticulture
o Plant Protection
o Ecology
o Biotechnology
o Forestry
o Seed Science and Engineering
o Plant Biological Sciences
o Environmental Science and Engineering
o Medicinal Plant Science
* 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
* 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.
* Special days off and paid time off for life events such as marriage or moving house.
* Modern city centre office in Manchester.
* Cyclescheme – savings of 25–39% on bike and accessories.
* Techscheme – benefits for technology purchases.
* Health Cash Plan – private health membership with Bupa after probation.
* Perkbox – additional employee perks.
* Full training in editorial work and mentorship by an assigned tutor for the first six months.
* Opportunities to attend conferences, visit scholars, and participate in marketing events.
About MDPI
MDPI is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, founded in 1996. We operate more than 400 peer‑reviewed open‑access journals and employ over 66,000 academic editors worldwide. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across all disciplines and ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
Diversity & Inclusion
MDPI provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identification, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have offices. We value diversity and encourage the best candidates to apply.
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