Assistant Editor (PhD holder) – Environmental/Geographical Sciences
MDPI UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom. This is a full-time, permanent position based in our city‑centre office next to Piccadilly Gardens.
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 authors, reviewers, and the editorial board.
* Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams.
* Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.
Qualifications
* A PhD degree in a field related to the environment (e.g., environment, agriculture, energy, ocean and water resources, green building, urban planning, soil science, transportation, logistics management, geography, land use, food, pollution, environmental governance, ecological science, landscape ecology, chemistry, chemical engineering).
* 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.
As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors to learn how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months.
What We Offer
* A 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).
* Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues.
* Flexible working times: you can start work anytime between 7 – 9 am and finish between 3 – 6 pm.
* Paid time off for personal milestones such as marriage or moving house.
* Our culture: a friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
* Bonus incentives: depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes that reward high‑performing employees.
* Perkbox: you will have access to our benefits platform, which provides discounts and perks across various retailers.
* Health cash plan: after probation, employees are enrolled in a private health membership with Bupa for dental, doctor and prescription services.
* A modern city‑centre office located next to Piccadilly Gardens, 10 minutes from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations, and close to tram stops.
* Cyclescheme: save 25 – 39 % on a bike and accessories.
* Techscheme: save up to 10 % on tax when purchasing tech equipment from suppliers such as Ikea and Currys.
About MDPI
MDPI, founded in 1996, is a pioneer in scholarly open‑access publishing. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer‑reviewed journals supported by over 6 ,000 academic editors. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across all disciplines and to ensure that the latest research is quickly and broadly available. MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America, and we are committed to sustainability and the rapid dissemination of high‑quality research.
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing. Industries: Online Audio and Video Media.
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