Aspiring Editor, Materials Science & Engineering

MDPI AG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with quarterly bonuses

10% pay rise after probation for PhD holders

Flexible working times

Special days off for significant life events

Friendly working culture with events

Access to benefit platform Perkbox

Health Cash Plan after probation

Cyclescheme for bike savings

Techscheme for tech equipment savings

Job summary

A global scholarly publishing company is seeking a recent PhD graduate for an entry-level Assistant Editor position in Manchester. This full-time role involves supporting the editorial process for academic journals, organising peer reviews, and collaborating closely with the editorial team. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a related field and have excellent English skills, along with a detail-oriented approach. This is a great opportunity to start a career in a dynamic, multinational environment with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science or related fields.
• Familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage.
• No previous editorial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organise peer review process for submitted manuscripts.
• Handle email communication between publication process parties.
• Collaborate with the editorial and production teams.
• Ensure timely publication of scholarly articles.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Detail oriented with the capacity to see the big picture

Very good communication and coordination skills

Team player

Education

PhD degree in a related field

Job description

A global scholarly publishing company is seeking a recent PhD graduate for an entry-level Assistant Editor position in Manchester. This full-time role involves supporting the editorial process for academic journals, organising peer reviews, and collaborating closely with the editorial team. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a related field and have excellent English skills, along with a detail-oriented approach. This is a great opportunity to start a career in a dynamic, multinational environment with numerous benefits.