Assistant Editor (PhD Graduates)
Who We Are
MDPI Singapore was established in February 2021, as the Asia-Pacific regional centre of the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), a pioneer publisher that focuses on open access journals. Taking advantage of Singapore as the global business and technology hub, the Singapore office will work closely with our offices in China, Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok to develop further collaboration with the scientific community in the Asia-Pacific area.
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
