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Assistant Editor

United Kingdom, Manchester · Job Posted January 03, 2026
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This position is ideal for recent Master's and PhD graduates looking to start a career in academic publishing. To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent PhD and Master's graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is an entry-level, 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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 (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

Nice to have

Familiarity with the academic editorial process

What we offer

  • 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

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