Open-Access Journal Editorial Assistant

MDPI Romania; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pay rise after probation

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Office perks

Job summary

MDPI is seeking an entry‑level Assistant Editor to join our Manchester office. This full‑time, in‑office role supports the editorial process for journals, coordinates peer review, and handles communications between authors, editors, and reviewers.

Initial training with Managing Editors will be provided, with assignments to journals aligned to your field. No prior editorial experience is required, but a strong interest in scholarly publishing is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred or Master’s in a medicine-related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Team player in an international environment.
• Detail oriented with ability to see the big picture.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic journals in your domain.
• Organize peer review process 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 to tight deadlines with consistency.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

PhD or Master’s in Medicine-related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MDPI is seeking an entry‑level Assistant Editor to join our Manchester office. This full‑time, in‑office role supports the editorial process for journals, coordinates peer review, and handles communications between authors, editors, and reviewers.

Initial training with Managing Editors will be provided, with assignments to journals aligned to your field. No prior editorial experience is required, but a strong interest in scholarly publishing is essential.