Assistant Editor Belgrade

We are looking for new colleagues who have completed master's degrees, are currently pursuing doctoral studies, or already hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture, Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Sciences, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Geosciences, Ecology or Social Sciences.

As an Assistant Editor at MDPI, you will be connected to the scientific research in your areas of expertise. You will assist academics worldwide in publishing their latest work in our peer-reviewed Open Access journals. Your responsibilities will include coordinating the editorial process and meticulously processing manuscripts from submission to publication.

Our job openings for Assistant Editors in Serbia are full-time, office-based positions, in Belgrade and Novi Sad.

As an Assistant Editor you will:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals centered on your domain of expertise
• Organize peer-review evaluations for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions
• Be in charge of formatting manuscripts according to our in-house standards
• Handle e-mail communication between the parties involved in the publication process
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams
• Ensure that scholarly articles are thoroughly edited and published, according to tight deadlines and with a high degree of consistency

Requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in the above-mentioned subjects (Ph.D. is considered an advantage)
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Professional experience with scholarly publishing is an advantage, but not required

What we offer:

• Private health insurance & team building activities
• Flexible working hours
• FitPass
• Possibility to spend time abroad and collaborate with colleagues in other MDPI offices
• Contributing to the academic community
• Mentorship program and training opportunities for shaping and realizing your career goals in the scientific publishing industry
• Various opportunities for professional development in an international company
• Working in a collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team