Assistant Editor (Bachelor’s Graduates)

MDPI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Editor to support the editorial process for academic journals. The candidate will manage peer reviews and collaborate with editorial teams. A bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required along with strong English skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits in an international work environment.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

Flexible working hours

Attendance at Scientific Conferences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Pharmacy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Linguistics, or Education Science.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize peer review for submitted manuscripts.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.

Skills

MS Office applications

Strong English skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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