Assistant Editor

• 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

• A PhD degree in a field related to healthcare (e.g., Nursing, clinical care, healthcare technology, social determinants of health, healthcare management and services, healthcare economics, healthcare policy, emergency medicine, women's and reproductive health)
• 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

Familiarity with the academic editorial process

• 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