Assistant Editor

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals centered on your domain of expertise
• Organize peer-review evaluations for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions
• Be in charge of formatting manuscripts according to our in-house standards
• Handle e-mail communication between the parties involved in the publication process
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams
• Ensure that scholarly articles are thoroughly edited and published, according to tight deadlines and with a high degree of consistency

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in the above-mentioned subjects (Ph.D. is considered an advantage)
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage, but not required

Professional experience with scholarship publishing

• Private health insurance & team building activities
• Flexible working hours
• FitPass
• Possibility to spend time abroad and collaborate with colleagues in other MDPI offices
• Contributing to the academic community
• Mentorship program and training opportunities for shaping and realizing your career goals in the scientific publishing industry
• Various opportunities for professional development in an international company
• Working in a collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team