Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Food Sciences
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2491 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (33% match). If the code is right — and MDPI UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
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 based in our Manchester city centre office, which is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.
As Assistant Editor you will:
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 food-related disciplines aligned with the scope of Foods journal, covering the following core research areas (non-exhaustive): Food science, food engineering and manufacturing technology; Food chemistry, physical characterization and food analytical testing; Food microbiology, food safety, toxicology and sensory quality evaluation; Functional foods, food nutrition and food-health correlation research; Food security, sustainable food systems and food-environment interaction; Food consumer psychology, food policy and industrial food management.
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.
Good communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to manage multiple manuscripts and tasks in parallel and to meet deadlines.
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.
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 completing six-months service at the company (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 six month's service, 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.
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About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America.
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