Total 4 job vacancies by Mdpi Pte. Ltd.

We are looking for candidates willing to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results.

The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time position based in Singapore.

As an Assistant Editor you will:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
• Organize peer review 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:

• PhD degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Pharmacy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Linguistics, Education Science etc.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language
• Ability to multi-task, attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Prior research and/or lab experience in relevant academic fields
• Familiarity with the peer review process in academic publishing is preferred
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage
• Exposure to academic conferences and a strong professional network in the field are a plus
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What we offer:

• Professional and personal development
• International work environment
• Flexible working hours in the limits of a full-time job
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary, benefits

We are looking for candidates willing to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results.

The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time position based in Singapore.

As an Assistant Editor you will:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
• Organize peer review 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:

• Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Pharmacy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Linguistics, Education Science etc.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language
• Ability to multi-task, attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Prior research and/or lab experience in relevant academic fields
• Familiarity with the peer review process in academic publishing is preferred
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What we offer:

• Professional and personal development
• International work environment
• Flexible working hours in the limits of a full-time job
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary, benefits

Area: Editing and Academic Publishing

MDPI is the largest open access publisher in the world, with over 400 journals across a wide range of disciplines. Our mission is to foster open science and scientific exchange by delivering high-quality peer-reviewed research to scholars around the globe. The English Editing Department works to ensure that all of MDPI’s manuscripts are published with clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy.

The Role: English Editor

We are looking for meticulous and dedicated individuals with a strong grasp of the English language and the nuances of academic writing to support scholars publishing their research. English Editors support academic research by editing the language of peer-reviewed papers to a publication-ready standard.

This is a full-time, in-office, entry-level position based in Singapore. Successful applicants undergo a probation period in which in-house training is provided by an experienced editor, after which there are opportunities to diversify the role and gain expertise in new areas.

Responsibilities

• Edit scholarly articles submitted to MDPI journals to a publication-ready standard.
• Apply knowledge of the English language and the context of the manuscript to make the English clear, consistent, and grammatically correct, communicating the author’s message without changing their voice unnecessarily.
• Ensure manuscripts align with MDPI’s house rules.
• Meet tight deadlines and hit targets with a high degree of consistency.
• Take on additional roles, such as training colleagues within and outside of the department and editing corporate material.
• Cooperate with the Editorial and Production teams in the editorial process.

Experience and Skills

Essential criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Expert knowledge of the English language.
• Experience in editing, translating, or publishing.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.
• Right to work in Singapore.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Professional experience in academic research, editing, or publishing.
• Familiarity with LaTeX.
• Experience working in an office environment.

Benefits

Training and Bonuses

• Focused in-house training in editing scholarly content according to MDPI’s conventions by experienced editors.
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses.
• Clear progression pathways.

Competitive Leave Packages

• Fourteen days of annual leave, in addition to medical leaves, which are prorated, after the successful completion of the first three months of work.

What we offer:

• Professional and personal development
• International work environment
• Flexible working hours in the limits of a full-time job
• Competitive salary, benefits

Application Process

Candidates must submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to complete two editing tests. If successful, candidates will be invited to an interview, which is the final stage of the application process.

*Please attach your cover letter when applying for the role.

Remove any errors on your cover letter before applying. Your cover letter would be a pivotal differentiating factor between successful and unsuccessful applications for this role. Should you find difficulties attaching the cover letter, please email it to hr.singapore@mdpi.com

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continuous learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.

Initiatives

MDPI is committed to promoting sustainability projects through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. Sustainability is a key theme in many of our journals.

We also develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community, which you can find below:

· MDPI homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/

· Sciprofiles: https://sciprofiles.com/

· Sciforum: https://sciforum.net/

· Scilit: https://www.scilit.net/

· Preprints: https://www.preprints.org/

· Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.pub/

To strengthen our marketing team and build the market in Southeast Asia, we are looking for Marketing Assistant who are eager to stay connected to scientific research and promote academic publishing service in academic field.

The position of Marketing Assistant is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Keep abreast of industry trends, source and evaluate conferences across all academic field;
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities for improved marketing strategies and decision-making;
• Assist in the creation of marketing content, including social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials;
• Manage MDPI Singapore’s social medial channels, including content writing, community engagement and tracking of metrics;
• Conceptualize and manage online and offline workshops, webinars and conferences.
• Support corporate events like author training in leading universities and institutions in Southeast Asia;
• Represent the company in some academic conferences held in Southeast Asia and take responsibility to set up booth on site;
• Build and maintain relationship with key and relevant scholars and academic media in Southeast Asia;
• Handle incoming inquiries for information about all services of MDPI
• Provide administrative support in handling databases and logistics involved in clients outreach and promotional activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in marketing and business related;
• 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;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Very good communication and coordination skills;
• Professional experience with Academic publishing, exhibition or strategy planning is an advantage;
• Digital Marketing skills is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Professional and personal development
• An international work environment
• Flat organizational structures
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary and benefits

Additional Information:

• You must have the right to work and live in Singapore

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in marketing work, working closely with worldwide colleagues in marketing department. 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 basic marketing projects. No previous working experience is required; however, a familiarity with the brand and communication is an advantage. 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.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application.

About MDPI:

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 84,200 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland with additional offices in Europe and Asia. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.