Assistant Editor (Bachelor’s Graduates)

MDPI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scholarly open access publishing is seeking an Assistant Editor in Singapore. The role involves supporting the editorial process for academic journals, organizing peer reviews, and ensuring timely publication of scholarly articles. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Trips to other MDPI offices

Attending Scientific Conferences

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong English skills in written and spoken language.
• Prior research and/or lab experience in relevant academic fields.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize peer review for submitted manuscripts.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

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
  
  

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.