Junior Editorial Coordinator – Research Publishing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

MDPI Canada is seeking an Assistant Editor to join our Editorial team in Toronto. This entry-level, full-time role offers in-office work and on-the-job training to help researchers publish their latest results in reputable journals.

You will support the editorial process, organize peer reviews, manage email communication, and collaborate with production staff to ensure timely, accurate publication. No prior editorial experience is required, but familiarity with scholarly publishing is an asset,

Qualifications

• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals is required.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Experience with scholarship publishing is an asset.
• Experience creating presentations and writing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for journals in your domain.
• Organize peer review and coordinate editorial decisions.
• Handle email communication among publication stakeholders.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
• Ensure articles are edited and published to tight deadlines.

Skills

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals

MS Office proficient

Team player

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Scholarship publishing asset

Presentation & writing

Education

Master's degree in Animal Biosciences

Master's degree in Wildlife Biology

Master's degree in Animal and Poultry Science

Master's degree in Veterinary Science

Master's degree in Animal Nutrition

PhD in relevant field (asset)

Job description

MDPI Canada is seeking an Assistant Editor to join our Editorial team in Toronto. This entry-level, full-time role offers in-office work and on-the-job training to help researchers publish their latest results in reputable journals.

You will support the editorial process, organize peer reviews, manage email communication, and collaborate with production staff to ensure timely, accurate publication. No prior editorial experience is required, but familiarity with scholarly publishing is an asset,