Assistant Editor (PhD/Master's) - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science in Manchester

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, permanent role based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
• Organise the 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.

Qualifications

• PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a field related to Mathematics, Statistics, Information, Data or Computer Science.
• 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 organisational and time management skills.
• Very good communication and coordination skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme that rewards high‑performing editors.
• 10% pay rise after passing the six‑month probation period (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 can start work anytime between 7–9 am, and finish between 3–6 pm.
• Paid time off for special occasions such as marriage or moving house.
• 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 that rewards high‑performing employees.
• Perkbox: access to our benefit platform that provides a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers.
• Health Cash Plan: after passing probation, employees are enrolled into a private health membership with Bupa.
• Modern city‑centre office located next to Piccadilly Gardens, within a 10‑minute walk from major train stations.
• Cyclescheme: save between 25–39% on a bike and accessories.
• Techscheme: save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys.

Training & Development

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, familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our Manchester office.