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Assignment
Temporary intern contract for up to 12 weeks
Renumeration
£14.25 per hour including holiday pay
About the internship
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for two Academic Publishing Interns to gain hands‑on experience within a professional publishing environment over the summer break. This internship is ideal for students with an interest in academic publishing, research communication, or careers beyond academia
You’ll work alongside experienced publishing professionals, supporting the development, production and promotion of academic content. This role offers valuable exposure to how scholarly research moves from submission through to publication and dissemination.
What you’ll be doing
Depending on team placement, your responsibilities may include:
* Supporting editorial and publishing teams with day‑to‑day administrative tasks
* Assisting with manuscript tracking, data checks and system updates
* Helping prepare content for publication across digital platforms
* Supporting quality checks and ensuring accuracy of published materials
* Liaising with internal teams to support publishing workflows
* Contributing to project work and process improvements
* Gaining insight into academic publishing operations and career pathways
About you
We’re looking for someone who is based in or near to Bristol and who is curious, organised, and keen to learn.
And also with the following:
* A demonstrable enthusiasm for academic publishing, scientific research, or science communications
* Excellent attention to detail
* Well organised, with good time‑management skills
* A clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively
* Proactive nature and the ability to work on own initiative
* No prior publishing experience is required—this role is designed as a work experience opportunity.
What you’ll gain
* Practical experience in a professional academic publishing environment
* Exposure to publishing workflows and editorial processes
* Opportunities to work with experienced colleagues across teams
* Development of transferable skills such as communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement
* Insight into career opportunities within academic publishing
Application process
Applications must include CV and a short cover letter (max. 250 words) including answers to the following 2 questions:
* What will you gain from this internship?
* Why are you suited to an internship in academic publishing?
IOP Publishing recruitment process
We will review all applications and if you are shortlisted you can expect:
* Brief Teams call with Talent Partner
* Invite to a competency‑based interview (circa 60 minutes)
Who We Are
IOP Publishing is a society-owned scientific publisher, providing impact, recognition and value for the scientific community. As the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, 100% of our profit goes towards public and scientific good.
IOP Publishing is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are built into our identity in a way that is natural and sustainable, visible through the work we produce, our company branding, our professional networks and the communities we serve and support, which includes our employees, talent communities and candidates. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented backgrounds.
We make recruitment and workplace adjustments wherever we can, so please let us know if there’s anything that we can do to support you.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for candidates. If however you already have the right to work in the UK or hold an eligible work permit or visa, we encourage you to apply for this position.
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