Overview
Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Chemistry. The role is a full-time, permanent position based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK. 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 Chemistry (e.g., Applied Chemistry or Pharmacy)
* 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 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 7–9am and finish between 3–6pm
* Special Days Off: paid time off for major life events
* A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events
* Bonus incentives for high-performing employees
* Perkbox access for discounts and benefits
* Health Cash Plan after probation with Bupa
* Modern city centre office near Piccadilly Gardens
* Cyclescheme and Techscheme
About MDPI
MDPI is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars worldwide to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available. MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with offices in Europe, Asia and North America.
We also support sustainability initiatives and maintain platforms to better serve the scientific community.
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