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editor Toronto

MDPI AG
Full Time Toronto 10.56 - 12.04 CAD Today
Job description

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. This is a full-time, in-office, entry level and permanent position based in our downtown Toronto office.

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 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:

  • A master’s degree in a relevant field, including
    • Environmental sciences, materials sciences, physics, occupational health; a Ph.D. is preferred;
    • Chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, oncology, health sciences; a Ph.D. is preferred.
  • 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 organizational and time management skills;
  • Very good communication and coordination skills;
  • Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset;
  • Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.

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, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.


This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.

About MDPI AG

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.mdpi.com
Year Founded: 1996

editor
MDPI AG

www.mdpi.com
Basel, Switzerland
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Publishing
1996
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