Assistant Editor (PhD holder) – Bioengineering
MDPI UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
This full‑time, permanent position is based in our city‑centre office. The role is an in‑office role next to Piccadilly Gardens.
As Assistant Editor You Will
- 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
Requirements
- PhD degree in a field related to Bioengineering (e.g., Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Biomaterials, Biomedical Imaging, Biotechnology, Biomechanics, Biochemistry, Bio‑Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Medical Informatics, Nanotechnology, Neuroengineering, Biosensor Technology)
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team player capable of working 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
The career trajectory includes conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events. Applicants should be interested in face‑to‑face engagement with the scholarly community and 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, familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start a career in a dynamic multinational company.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme that rewards high‑performing editors
- 10% pay rise after passing the six‑month probation period (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 may start work anytime between 7–9 am and finish between 3–6 pm
- Special days off: paid time off for events 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 reward high‑performing employees
- Perkbox access: a benefit platform that provides discounts and benefits across various retailers
- Health Cash Plan: after probation, employees enrol in a private health membership with Bupa, with reimbursements for dental, doctors, prescriptions, and many other services
- Modern city‑centre office next to Piccadilly Gardens, a 10‑minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations, with tram stops outside the building
- Cycle scheme: savings of 25–39% on a bike and accessories
- Tech scheme: up to 10% tax savings when purchasing tech equipment from retailers such as Ikea and Currys
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 6600 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. We are committed to ensuring that high‑quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
