Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Oncology
MDPI UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time and permanent position based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK. This is a full-time in-office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.
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
Qualifications
* 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.
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).
* Flexible Working Times: start between 7-9am, finish between 3pm-6pm.
* Special Days Off: paid time off for life events.
* Our Culture: a friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
* Bonus Incentives: eligibility for bonus schemes depending on role.
* Perkbox: access to discounts and benefits through Perkbox.
* Health Cash Plan: after probation, private health membership with Bupa.
* Modern City Centre Office: located next to Piccadilly Gardens.
* Cyclescheme: save on bike and accessories.
* Techscheme: save on tech equipment.
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