Open-Access Editorial Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with quarterlybonus

6-month/6-month salary review

Flexible working times

Paid time off for life events

Perkbox access

Health plan (Bupa)

Job summary

MDPI is seeking recent PhD and Master's graduates for an entry-level Assistant Editor role in its Manchester city centre office. This full-time in-office position involves supporting editorial workflows, coordinating peer reviews, and managing communications with authors and editors.

No previous editorial experience is required; training will be provided by Managing Editors during the initial six months. Based in Manchester, the role offers a clear career path in a large, multinational

Qualifications

• A PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in a field related to materials 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master in materials science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MDPI is seeking recent PhD and Master's graduates for an entry-level Assistant Editor role in its Manchester city centre office. This full-time in-office position involves supporting editorial workflows, coordinating peer reviews, and managing communications with authors and editors.

No previous editorial experience is required; training will be provided by Managing Editors during the initial six months. Based in Manchester, the role offers a clear career path in a large, multinational