English Editor

Genes MDPI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous English Editor to join their dynamic team in North York, Toronto. This full-time, in-office role offers an exciting opportunity to support scholars in publishing their research while ensuring clarity and consistency in academic writing. With in-house training and clear career progression pathways, successful candidates will benefit from competitive health insurance packages and performance-based bonuses. If you have a passion for language and a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

In-house Training

Performance-based Bonuses

Health Insurance Packages

Convenient Transportation Links

Qualifications

• Strong command of the English language with editing experience.
• Ability to work independently and in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Edit scholarly articles to meet publication standards.
• Ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy in manuscripts.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Editing Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

LaTeX

Job description

Area: Editing and Academic Publishing

MDPI is the largest open access publisher in the world, with over 400 journals spanning disciplines from the humanities to life sciences. Our mission is to foster open science and scientific exchange by providing high-quality peer-reviewed research to scholars worldwide. The English Editing Department plays a crucial role in this mission by ensuring all manuscripts are published with clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy.

The Role: English Editor

We seek meticulous and dedicated individuals with a strong command of the English language and an understanding of academic writing to support scholars in publishing their research. English Editors edit the language of peer-reviewed papers to meet publication standards. Successful applicants will undergo a probation period with in-house training from an experienced editor, with opportunities to diversify roles and develop expertise in new areas.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in North York, Toronto.

Responsibilities

1. Edit scholarly articles submitted to MDPI journals to a publication-ready standard.
2. Apply knowledge of the English language and the manuscript's context to make the content clear, consistent, and grammatically correct, while preserving the author's voice.
3. Ensure manuscripts adhere to MDPI’s house rules.
4. Meet tight deadlines and targets consistently.
5. Take on additional roles, such as training colleagues and editing corporate materials.

Experience and Skills

Essential criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Expert knowledge of the English language.
• Experience in editing, translating, or publishing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within an international team.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Professional experience in academic research or publishing.
• Master’s, PhD, or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with LaTeX.
• Experience working in an office environment.

What We Offer

• Training and Bonuses
  • In-house training in editing scholarly content according to MDPI’s standards.
  • Pay increases of 5% for non-PhD holders and 10% for PhD holders after passing probation.
  • Performance-based quarterly bonuses.
  • Clear career progression pathways.
• Competitive Health Insurance Packages
  • Coverage includes dental, vision, prescriptions, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, massage, wellness services, and more.
• Convenient Transportation Links
  • Located in North York with easy access to Yonge-Sheppard TTC station, ten minutes by subway from Finch Go Bus terminal, and thirty minutes from Union Station.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will complete two editing tests. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview, which is the final step.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we promote an inclusive work environment that values individual differences and supports growth through continuous learning, support, and feedback. We strive to advance diversity and inclusion across all offices to create a more equitable workforce.

Initiatives

MDPI is committed to sustainability through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, with sustainability themes prominent in many of our journals. We also develop and maintain platforms to better serve the scientific community, including:

• MDPI
• SciProfiles
• SciForum
• Scilit
• Preprints
• Encyclopedia