Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Environmental Studies
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
Requirements
* A PhD degree in an environmental subject (e.g., Land systems, Land management, landscape, Soil studies, urban planning, Land–climate interactions)
* 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
* No previous editorial experience required; familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage
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)
* Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues
* Flexible Working Times: start between 7-9am, finish between 3pm-6pm
* Special Days Off: paid time off for occasions such as marriage or moving house
* A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events
* Bonus incentives depending on role, rewarding high-performing employees
* Perkbox: access to discounts and benefits across retailers
* Health Cash Plan: private health membership with Bupa after probation, including reimbursement for dental, doctors, and prescriptions
* Modern City Centre Office located next to Piccadilly Gardens, with easy access from Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations
* Cyclescheme and Techscheme provides savings on bikes and tech purchases
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all 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 additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible and we support sustainability projects with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
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