Assistant Editor (Bachelor’s Graduates)

MDPI AG; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Editor to join their dynamic team in Singapore. In this full-time role, you will support the editorial process for academic journals, ensuring that scholarly articles are edited and published with precision and within deadlines. This position offers an exciting opportunity to connect with researchers globally while enhancing your professional skills in a flexible and international work environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about academic publishing, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attendance at Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in various scientific fields is required.
• Strong English skills and advanced MS Office knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic journals in your expertise.
• Organize peer reviews and coordinate editorial decisions.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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:

• Only Singaporeans and SPR
• 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

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