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Assistant Editor (PhD/Master's) - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
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Assistant Editor (PhD/Master's) - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Assistant Editor – Entry-Level Role (Manchester, UK)
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 role based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK.
Role Overview
This is a full-time, in-office role 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 the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions.
- Handle email communication between parties involved in the publication process.
- Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team.
- Ensure scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in a field related to:
- Mathematics, Statistics, Information, Data, or Computer Science, including:
- Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science, Automation Technology, Automation and Control Systems, Human–Computer Interaction, Software Engineering).
- Electronic Science and Materials (Materials Science, Optical Information Science and Technology, Information Physics Engineering, Electronic Science and Technology, Electronics, Microelectronics).
- Data and Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Data Processing, Data Mining).
- Information Science & Data Science (Information Philosophy, Library and Information Science, Intelligence Science, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Coding Theory, Interactive Information, Information Theory).
- Communication & Network Engineering (Communication Engineering, Networks, Telecommunications, Signal Processing).
- Mathematics, Statistics, Information, Data, or Computer Science, including:
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- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proven ability to be a team player capable of working in a dynamic, international environment.
- Strong detail orientation alongside an ability to "see the big picture".
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
The role includes future career opportunities at conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events, so applicants should be open to face-to-face engagement with the scholarly community and passionate about promoting open access.
- Previous editorial experience is not required, though familiarity with the academic editorial process is highly advantageous.
- Successful candidates will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and participating in submission-to-publication article processing.
- Training will be job-based and tutor-supported over the first six months.
- Assay will depend on your background, but you’ll be assigned to journals related to your field of study or research.
Why Work With Us?
Joining MDPI means becoming part of the largest open-access publisher in the world, offering:
Compensation & Career Growth
✔ Competitive salary with a quarterly bonus scheme for high-performing editors. ✔ 10% salary increase after passing six-month probation (5% for Master’s holders). ✔ Life-management support from a designated group leader as your first contact. ✔ Flexible working hours (7–9am start, 3–6pm finish).
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Personal Benefits
✔ Special days off (e.g., marriage or house-moving) without using annual leave. ✔ Monthly team lunches, office snacks, and seasonal events for a friendly working environment. ✔ Performance-based bonus incentives. ✔ Perkbox benefits platform, offering discounts across food, drinks, tech, travel, and retail.
Health & Wellbeing
✔ After probation, private health membership (Bupa) with cashback on dental care, doctor visits, and prescriptions. ✔ Most modern city centre office located near Piccadilly Gardens (10-min walk from Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations).
Transport & Cost Savings
✔ Cyclescheme – save 25–39% on a bike and accessories. ✔ Techscheme – save up to 10% on sales tax when buying tech from retail partners like IKEA and Currys.
About MDPI
As a pioneer in scholarly open-access publishing since 1996, MDPI is committed to:
- Fostering open scientific exchange across disciplines.
- Operating over 400 diverse peer-reviewed open-access journals supported by 66,000+ academic editors.
- Ensuring high-quality research is made widely available quickly.
- Supporting sustainability projects, including a MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with offices in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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We look forward to welcoming talented applicants to our Manchester office!
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