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Join MDPI in Basel as an Assistant Editor and stay connected to academia. Support peer review, collaborate with global researchers, and help make environmental and sustainability research accessible. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time and permanent position at our city center office in Basel, Switzerland. As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.
Job Responsibility:
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
Be in charge of formatting manuscripts according to our in-house standards
Handle email communication between all parties involved in the publication process
Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published with a high degree of consistency and within the deadlines
Serve as key point of contact between the Editorial Office and external authors and readers
Participate in tasks beyond routine editorial activities, including the onboarding of new Editorial Board members, checking and updating the journal website and managing its social media accounts, identifying and contacting conferences for potential sponsorship
Requirements:
A Master’s or PhD degree in one of the following fields: a degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies, Ecology, Biology, Social Sciences, Engineering, or related
Excellent written and spoken English skills, fluent German would be plus
Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Passion for scientific research and academic publishing
Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment
Detail-oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
Strong organizational and time management skills
Very good communication and coordination skills
Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage
Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset
Nice to have:
Fluent German
Professional experience with scholarship publishing
Experience in creating presentations and writing
What we offer:
Flexible working hours
Team bond strengthening through team-building events
Professional growth opportunities with our global training system
Working in a collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team
Company retreat facility
Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness
Prime location near Basel train station and city center