Assistant Editor

Genes MDPI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Editor to join their dynamic editorial team in Toronto. This full-time, in-office position is perfect for recent graduates eager to engage with scientific research and help publish cutting-edge findings. As an Assistant Editor, you will support the editorial process, organize peer reviews, and ensure the timely publication of scholarly articles. The role offers comprehensive training and the chance to work in a vibrant, multinational environment, making it an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in academic publishing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, or related field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize the peer review process and coordinate editorial decisions.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Editor

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. This is a full-time, in-office, entry-level and permanent position based in our Toronto office.

As Assistant Editor, you will:

1. Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise;
2. Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions;
3. Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process;
4. Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams;
5. Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field, including:
• Environmental sciences, materials sciences, mechanical engineering, physics, occupational health;
• Chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, oncology, health sciences, nutrition, food sciences, pharmaceutical science.
• A PhD in any of the above fields is an asset;
• Excellent written and spoken English skills;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Team player capable of working in a dynamic, international environment;
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• Professional experience with scholarly publishing is an asset;
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will occur during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.

This is a great opportunity to start your career in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of development options for talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals.