Assistant Editor; PhD holder - Materials Science​/Engineering

Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Materials Science/Engineering

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To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent PhD graduates 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 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.

• 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.

• A PhD degree in a field related to materials science (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Materials physics, Materials chemistry, Polymer materials, Nanomaterials, Composite Materials, etc.).
• 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 of this role includes work at conferences, visiting scholar events, and marketing events. Applicants should enjoy face‑to‑face interaction 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; familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage.

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

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 can start work anytime between 7–9 am and finish between 3–6 pm.

Special days off. Married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays; MDPI offers 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 that reward high-performing employees.

Perkbox. You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox,” providing a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers.

Health cash plan. After probation, employees join our private health membership with Bupa, allowing money‑back on dental, doctor and prescription services.

Modern city‑centre office. Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, the office is a 10‑minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations, with tram stops outside the building.

Cycle scheme. Save 25–39 % on bikes and accessories.

Techscheme. Save up to 10 % on tax when purchasing tech equipment.

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 and across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 peer‑reviewed open‑access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors and serve scholars worldwide to ensure the latest research is openly available.

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