Assistant Editor : Section Biomed-100% Onsite

Genes MDPI; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading open access publisher in Barcelona is seeking an Assistant Editor to support the editorial process for academic journals. Successful candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in relevant fields, excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English, and the ability to organize and manage tasks efficiently. The role offers training, competitive salary, and various benefits in a collaborative environment.

Servicios

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working hours

Paid holidays (24 days plus public holidays)

Formación

• Must reside in Spain and have legal authorization to work.
• Professional experience in scholarly publishing is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Contact experts and organize peer-review for manuscripts.
• Handle email communications related to the publication process.
• Format manuscripts according to in-house standards.

Conocimientos

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English

Strong organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Master’s or PhD degree in relevant subjects

Descripción del empleo

Join us to apply for the Assistant Editor position:

Section: BioMed - 100% Onsite role at MDPI, Barcelona

About The Job: You will start as an Editorial Trainee, working closely with our Managing Editors to learn the process of handling papers from submission to publication. We value a passion for disseminating scientific knowledge and a motivation to contribute to open access publishing. This full-time, office-based role is located in Barcelona. Depending on your scientific background, you will be assigned to a relevant field. We are particularly interested in candidates with education in:

• Veterinary
• Biology
• Animal Science and Genetics
• Astronomy
• Physics

Applicants with education or professional experience aligned with these areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain.
• Contact experts and organize peer-review for submitted manuscripts, ensuring timely completion.
• Handle email communications related to the publication process.
• Format manuscripts according to in-house standards, adhering to deadlines.
• Collaborate with the editorial and production teams, including the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, authors, and reviewers.
• Monitor research progress in your disciplinary field and assist in journal development goals.

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD degree in relevant subjects (PhD preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional experience in scholarly publishing is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Reside in Spain and have legal authorization to work.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to the academic community and attend scientific conferences.
• Mentorship and training for career development in scientific publishing.
• Competitive salary and bonus system for high performers.
• Benefits include private health insurance, gym discounts, flexible working hours, team activities, and paid holidays (24 days plus public holidays).
• Work in a collaborative and diverse environment in Barcelona.

Ready to Apply? Submit your cover letter and CV. We look forward to welcoming you to our Barcelona office!

About MDPI: A pioneer in open access publishing since 1996, with over 400 journals and 66,000 editors. Headquartered in Switzerland, with offices worldwide, committed to rapid dissemination of high-quality research and sustainability initiatives. Our Barcelona office, opened in 2016, focuses on external communication and supporting the scientific community.

Our culture values diversity and inclusion, with fair pay practices based on skills, education, experience, and qualifications.