Assistant Editor (Bachelor’s Graduates)

MDPI Romania; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global publishing organization based in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Editor to support the editorial process for academic journals. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong English skills. Responsibilities include organizing peer reviews, collaboration with editorial teams, and ensuring timely publication of articles. This full-time position also offers professional development opportunities and a competitive salary in an international work environment.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attending Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related fields.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Prior research/lab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize peer reviews and coordinate editorial decisions.
• Handle email communication in the publication process.
• Collaborate with the editorial and production teams.
• Ensure timely editing and publishing of scholarly articles.

Skills

Strong English skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

We are looking for candidates willing to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results.

The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time position based in Singapore.

As an Assistant Editor you will

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
• Organize peer review 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Pharmacy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Linguistics, Education Science etc.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language
• Ability to multi-task, attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Prior research and/or lab experience in relevant academic fields
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What we offer

• Professional and personal development
• International work environment
• Flexible working hours in the limits of a full-time job
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary, benefits