Assistant Editor

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. The position of Assistant Editor is full-time, and this position is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with scholars and organize the peer-review process for submitted manuscripts
• Make sure that accepted manuscripts fit our layout guidelines and can be published in a timely manner
• Maintain good lines of communication with the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, authors, and reviewers to ensure the journal's smooth operation
• Pay attention to progress in your assigned research fields and assist the Managing Editor in meeting the journal's targets
• Complete other assigned tasks

Requirements:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree within the past five years
• Majors related to biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, animal science, veterinary science, plant science, insects, ecology, cell biology, cell engineering, genetic engineering, neuroscience, brain science, etc.
• TOEIC score 600+, IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 60+
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Strong learning and communication ability

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Laptop provided
• 5 working days a week
• Performance bonus
• Annual bonus
• Position allowance
• Professional title allowance
• Tutorship and tutor allowance
• Travel abroad to other MDPI branch offices
• Travel allowance
• Group health insurance
• Social security
• Annual physical exam
• New member physical exam
• Paid annual leave
• Team activity fund, snacks, and birthday activity fund

Work Location: 26th & 27th floors, The Ninth Towers Grand Rama 9

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, work closely with Managing Editors, and learn 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 advantage. This is a great opportunity to start your first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.