Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Materials Science/Engineering

Molecular Diversity Preservation International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international publisher is seeking an Assistant Editor to join their editorial team in Manchester. The role involves supporting the academic publication process, requiring a PhD in a relevant field, and excellent English communication skills. This is a full-time position in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus incentives

Flexible working times

Special days off for personal occasions

Health cash plan

Cyclescheme benefits

Techscheme discounts

Friendly working environment with events

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant field of materials science.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for journals.
• Organize peer review processes for manuscripts.
• Handle email communication in the publication process.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

Strong organizational and time management skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Good communication and coordination skills

Education

PhD degree in materials science or related field

Job description

Overview

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent PhD graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time and permanent position based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK.

This is a full-time in-office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
• Organize peer review process 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

• A PhD degree in a field related to materials science (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Materials physics, Materials chemistry, Material forming and control engineering, Metallurgical engineering, Inorganic non-metallic materials engineering, Polymer materials, Gemstone and material technology, Nanomaterials and technology, Composite Materials and Engineering, Chemistry, Applied chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical design, manufacturing and automation, Mechanical and electronic Engineering, Process equipment and control engineering, Measurement and control technology and instruments)
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment
• Detail oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Very good communication and coordination skills

The career trajectory of this role includes work at conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events work, so applicants should be interested in working face-to-face with the scholarly community and be passionate about promoting open access.

Training and progression

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; however, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company which offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application. We look forward to welcoming you to our Manchester office.

What We Offer

At MDPI, you will be joining an international team, working for the largest open-access publisher in the world. Among the benefits of working for MDPI, you can expect:

• A competitive salary, including our quarterly bonus scheme, which rewards high-performing editors.
• 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (for PhD holders, 5% for Master's Holders).
• Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues.
• Flexible Working Times
  You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
• Special Days Off
  Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
• Our Culture
  A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
• Bonus Incentives
  Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
• Perkbox
  You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox.” This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
• Health Cash Plan
  After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
• Modern City Centre Office
  Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
• Cyclescheme
  Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories.
• Techscheme
  Save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys