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 (preferred) or Master's degree in a field related to Physics
• 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
• Interest in working face-to-face with the scholarly community and be passionate about promoting open access

Familiarity with the academic editorial process

• Competitive salary, including quarterly bonus scheme
• 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (for PhD holders, 5% for Master's Holders)
• Flexible Working Times (start between 7-9am, finish between 3pm-6pm)
• Special Days Off for occasions like getting married or moving house
• Friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events
• Bonus Incentives for high-performing employees
• Access to Perkbox benefit platform with discounts
• Health Cash Plan with Bupa after probation
• Modern City Centre Office
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme