Assistant Editor (PhD Graduates)

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

Job summary

A leading publishing house in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Editor to support the editorial process for academic research journals. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields, strong English skills, and be familiar with the peer review process. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attending Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Only Singaporeans and SPR.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Prior research and/or lab experience in relevant academic fields.
• Familiarity with the peer review process in academic publishing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong English skills in written and spoken language

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

PhD 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:

• Only Singaporeans and SPR
• PhD 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
• Exposure to academic conferences and a strong professional network in the field are a plus
• 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