Assistant Editor

MDPI Pte Ltd

Singapore

SGD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

As an Assistant Editor, you will be responsible for helping authors and researchers worldwide publish their latest scientific research results. You will work closely with our editorial team to manage the submission and peer-review process for academic journals that is within your domain of expertise!

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 or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Pharmacy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

• Strong written and spoken English.

• The ability to multi-task, attention to detail.

• Organizational and time management skills.

• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage.

• Previous editorial experience is desirable, but not required.

What we offer:

• Career Learning Development

• Attractive Incentives & Reward Schemes

• Flat Organizational Structures

• Travel Trips to the Other MDPI Offices

• Opportunities to participate in conferences worldwide.

• To Have Access to Online Training Programs & Attend the Best Scientific Conferences

• Competitive Salary, Benefits and Equity

• Personal Health Insurance (Inclusive of Medical & Dental)

If you have a passion for scientific research and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced publishing environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our expanding team!

About MDPI:

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 84,200 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland with additional offices in Europe and Asia. 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.

Summary of role requirements:

Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role
Expected start date for role: 12 December 2024
Expected salary: $380 - $5,000 per month