Assistant Editor: Section Cells-100% Onsite

MDPI AG; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading scientific publishing company is seeking an Editorial Trainee for their Barcelona office. This full-time position involves supporting the editorial process for academic journals and requires a Master’s or PhD in relevant fields. Strong communication skills in Spanish and English are essential, and familiarity with MS Office is a must. Competitive salary and benefits are offered as part of the role.

Servicios

Private health care insurance

Gym membership discount

Flexible start time work schedule

Mentorship program

Team building activities

Formación

• Master’s or PhD in relevant scientific fields.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications required.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Support editorial process for academic journals.
• Organize peer-review process for manuscripts.
• Ensure timely communication between parties.

Conocimientos

Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Proficiency in English

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Educación

Master’s or PhD degree in relevant subjects

Descripción del empleo

About the job

About the job :

You would start out as an Editorial Trainee working in close collaboration with our Managing Editors learning how to process papers properly from submission to publication. You should share our passion for spreading the newly acquired knowledge of today’s scientific community and feel motivated to contribute to open access publishing. We look forward to welcoming energetic new members to our Barcelona office. This Assistant Editor position is a full-time and office-based role.

Depending on your scientific background you will be assigned to an according field. We are mostly looking for Editors educated in the following areas: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, Ecology, Biomechanical Engineering and Developmental Biology.

Kindly apply if your education or professional background aligns directly with one or more of the key areas listed above.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
• Contact experts / scholars and organize the peer-review process for submitted manuscripts ensuring timely completion.
• Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process.
• Format manuscripts according to our in-house standards following tight deadlines and with a high degree of consistency.
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team including the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, authors, and reviewers to ensure smooth journal operations and timely manuscript publication.
• Monitor the research progress closely in the journal's disciplinary field and assist the journal's Managing Editor in achieving journal development goals.

Requirements

• Master’s, or PhD degree in the above-mentioned subjects (PhD is considered an advantage).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Reside in Spain and possess legal authorization to work.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to the academic community and attend scientific conferences.
• Mentorship program and training opportunities for shaping and realizing your career goals in the scientific publishing industry.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonus system for high performers.
• Benefits Package: Private health care insurance, gym membership discount and flexible start time work schedule.
• Team building activities.

Paid Holidays: 24 working days per calendar year in addition to public holidays.