Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Physics

MDPI Romania; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus scheme

10% pay rise after probation

Flexible working times

Paid time off for special occasions

Friendly working environment

Access to a benefits platform

Health Cash Plan

Cyclescheme

Techscheme

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company in Manchester seeks an Assistant Editor (PhD holder) in Physics. This full-time position involves supporting the editorial process for academic journals and requires detailed skills in English and MS Office. The ideal candidate should be a recent PhD graduate, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduate in physics or related field.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, international environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Team player with ability to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts.
• Handle communications between publication process parties.
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams.
• Ensure scholarly articles are edited and published on time with high consistency.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Very good communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in physics or physics-adjacent subjects

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Physics role at MDPI Romania. This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Manchester city centre office, next to Piccadilly Gardens.

We are looking for recent PhD graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time and permanent position based in Manchester, UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
• Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions
• Handle email communications between parties involved in the publication process
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams
• Ensure scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency

Requirements

• A PhD degree in physics or physics-adjacent subjects (e.g., Applied Physics, Computational Physics, Theoretical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics, Optics and Photonics, Materials Physics, Physical Electronics, Quantum Information Science)
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment
• Detail oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Very good communication and coordination skills

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, including our quarterly bonus scheme, which rewards high-performing editors
• 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (for PhD holders; 5% for Master\'s holders)
• Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues
• Flexible Working Times: Start between 7-9am and finish between 3pm-6pm
• Special Days Off: Paid time off for occasions such as marriage or moving house
• Our Culture: A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events
• Bonus Incentives: Depending on your role, you may be eligible for bonus schemes
• Perkbox: Access to a benefits platform with discounts across retailers
• Health Cash Plan: Private health membership with Bupa after probation, including dental, doctors and prescription reimbursements
• Modern City Centre Office: Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, close to Manchester train stations and tram stops
• Cyclescheme: Save on bikes and accessories
• Techscheme: Save on tax when purchasing tech equipment

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars worldwide to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring high-quality research is made available as quickly as possible and support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.