Editorial Assistant (PhD/Master) for Open Access Journals

MDPI; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

6-month probation

Flexible working times

Holiday time off for life events

Modern city centre office

Perkbox access

Health cash plan

Cyclescheme

Techscheme

Job summary

MDPI is seeking an Assistant Editor in Manchester to join our Editorial team. This entry-level, full-time, in-office role offers training and exposure to the scholarly publishing workflow, from submission to publication, alongside Managing Editors.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a Sensors-related field, strong English, and comfort with international collaboration. You will work on journals related to your field and grow within a global open-access publisher.

Qualifications

• A PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in a field related to Sensors.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Team player with capability to work in an international environment.
• Detail oriented with ability to see the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic journals in your domain of expertise.
• Organize peer review and coordinate editorial decisions.
• Handle email communication between parties in the publication process.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
• Ensure articles are edited and published with tight deadlines and consistency.

Skills

Excellent English

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

PhD (preferred) or Master’s in Sensors-related field

Knowledge of Sensors domains

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MDPI is seeking an Assistant Editor in Manchester to join our Editorial team. This entry-level, full-time, in-office role offers training and exposure to the scholarly publishing workflow, from submission to publication, alongside Managing Editors.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a Sensors-related field, strong English, and comfort with international collaboration. You will work on journals related to your field and grow within a global open-access publisher.