Assistant Editor (PhD Graduates)

MDPI AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Editor to support the editorial process for academic research journals. This full-time role offers a dynamic international work environment where you will collaborate with researchers and editorial teams to ensure timely publication of scholarly articles. You will have the opportunity to enhance your professional skills while contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Flexible working hours and the chance to attend scientific conferences make this position even more appealing. If you are passionate about research and publishing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attending Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• PhD degree in relevant fields is required.
• Strong English skills and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial processes for academic journals.
• Organize peer reviews and coordinate editorial decisions.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

PhD in relevant fields (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

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
• 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

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