Assistant Editor (Master’s Graduates)

MDPI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and personal development

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attending Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A publishing company in Singapore is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor to support the editorial process for academic journals. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a scientific or relevant field and possess strong English communication skills. The role involves organizing peer reviews, collaborating with editorial teams, and ensuring timely publication of scholarly articles. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Prior research and/or lab experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the peer review process is preferred.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the peer review process in academic publishing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize peer review for submitted manuscripts.
• Handle email communication in the publication process.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
• Ensure articles are edited and published accurately under deadlines.

Skills

Strong English skills in written and spoken language

Organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication and coordination skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office applications (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:

• Master'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
• Familiarity with the peer review process in academic publishing is preferred
• 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