Assistant Editor

MDPI Romania; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MDPI Canada in Toronto is seeking a recent graduate for an in-office, entry-level Assistant Editor role. The position is full-time and permanent, based in our Toronto office, with training provided on the job under the guidance of Managing Editors.

No prior editorial experience is required, but familiarity with scholarly publishing is an asset, and applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong English, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals is required.
• Master's degree in a relevant field; fields include Environmental sciences, materials sciences, mechanical engineering, physics, occupational health, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, oncology, health sciences, nutrition, food sciences, pharmaceutical science.
• Excellent written and spoken English language 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.
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset.
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
• Organize the 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Time management

Presentation/writing experience

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD in a related field (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are 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

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise;
• Organize the 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

• Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals is required.
• 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 language 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;
  • Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset;
  • Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $54,000–$60,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. MDPI Canada also offers a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies.

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 take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; however, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.

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