Assistant Editor (Master’s Graduates)

MDPI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic publishing company is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor based in Singapore. The role involves supporting editorial processes for scholarly journals, organizing peer reviews, and ensuring timely publication of articles. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in relevant fields, possess strong English communication skills, and be detail-oriented. Benefits include professional development, flexible working hours, and competitive salary.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attending Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, etc.
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language.
• Prior research and/or lab experience in relevant academic fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize peer review for submitted manuscripts.
• Handle email communications between parties involved in the publication process.

Skills

Strong English skills

Organizational and time management skills

Communication and coordination skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Master'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
• 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