Assistant Editor - Current Oncology

Molecular Diversity Preservation International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Molecular Diversity Preservation International is seeking a dedicated Assistant Editor to join their Toronto team. This full-time, entry-level position involves supporting the editorial process, coordinating peer reviews, and ensuring the timely publication of research articles. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about scientific publishing, the role offers training and the chance to contribute to impactful research dissemination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Oncology, Cell Therapy, or Immunology is required.
• Excellent English skills are essential.
• Previous experience in scholarship publishing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for the journal 'Current Oncology'.
• Organize and coordinate the peer review process for submitted manuscripts.
• Ensure timely publication of scholarly articles with accuracy.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 the journal, Current Oncology;
• 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:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field, including:
  • Oncology, Cell Therapy, or Immunology
  • 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.

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.