About the job:
You would start out as an Editorial Trainee working in close collaboration with our Managing Editors, learning how to process papers properly from submission to publication.
We share a passion for disseminating the latest knowledge from today’s scientific community and are motivated to contribute to open access publishing. We look forward to welcoming energetic new members to our Barcelona office.
This Assistant Editor position is a full-time and office-based role.
Depending on your scientific background, you will be assigned to a relevant field. We are primarily seeking Editors with education in the following areas: Nutrition, Diet, Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Functional Foods, Nutritional Supplements, Human Nutrition, etc.
We kindly invite applications from those whose education or professional experience directly align with these key areas.
Responsibilities:
* Support the editorial process for academic research journals within your expertise domain.
* Contact experts and scholars, organize the peer-review process, and ensure timely completion of reviews.
* Manage email communications between authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process.
* Format manuscripts according to our standards, adhering to deadlines and maintaining consistency.
* Collaborate with the editorial and production teams, including the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, authors, and reviewers, to ensure smooth journal operations and timely publication.
* Monitor research developments in your disciplinary field and assist the Managing Editor in achieving journal development goals.
Requirements:
* Master’s or PhD degree in relevant fields listed above (PhD is an advantage).
* Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
* Ability to multitask, with strong attention to detail.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Experience in scholarly publishing is advantageous but not mandatory.
* Reside in Spain and have legal authorization to work.
What We Offer:
* The opportunity to contribute to the academic community and attend scientific conferences.
* Mentorship and training to develop your career in scientific publishing.
* Professional growth opportunities.
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
* Benefits: Private health insurance, gym membership discounts, flexible working hours.
* Team-building activities.
* Paid holidays: 24 days annually, plus public and bank holidays in Spain.
* A collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team environment.
* Prime location in Barcelona.
Ready to Apply?
Please submit your cover letter and CV. We look forward to welcoming you to our Barcelona office!
About MDPI
MDPI has been a pioneer in open access scholarly publishing since 1996. We support academic communities by operating over 400 peer-reviewed, open access journals with the help of more than 66,000 academic editors. Our mission is to facilitate open scientific exchange across all disciplines worldwide.
Headquartered in Switzerland, with offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, we are committed to rapidly disseminating high-quality research. We also promote sustainability through various projects and our MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
MDPI Spain opened in Barcelona in 2016, with a team of 30 employees. Our focus is on scientific and external communication to enhance our services as the largest Open Access publisher. Our employees enjoy an international, friendly environment dedicated to making high-quality research openly accessible quickly. The Barcelona office also emphasizes external communication, engagement with the scientific community, and participation in conferences.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to fair, competitive pay practices based on qualifications, skills, education, experience, and training.
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