English Editor

6 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom MDPI Full time

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 is integral to this mission, ensuring 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 varied nuances of academic writing to support scholars in publishing their research. English Editors support academic research by editing the language of peer-reviewed papers to publication standards.

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.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Manchester, UK. The starting salary is £26,250 per annum, increasing by 5% for non-PhD holders or 10% for PhD holders after successful completion of probation.

Responsibilities

Edit scholarly articles spanning a wide array of subject matter submitted to MDPI’s journal 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.

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 the UK.

Desirable skills and experience:

Professional experience in academic research or publishing. A master’s, PhD, or equivalent qualification. 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.

Flexible Working Times

Employees can start work anytime between 7 am and 9 am.

Competitive Leave Packages

Twenty-five days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, paid leave for medical appointments, and days off for special circumstances such as moving house or getting married.

Bupa Health Cash Plan

Enrolment onto private health membership with Bupa after successful completion of probation; covers aspects of dental work, opticians, physical therapy, and more.

Perkbox

Access to our benefit platform “Perkbox”, which provides a range of discounts across various retailers such as food, drinks, tech, travel and more.

Cyclescheme and Techscheme

Employees can save 25–39% on a bike and accessories, and up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from retailers such as Ikea and Currys.

Socials

Monthly office lunches, office snacks, social activities, and seasonal parties.

Convenient Transportation Links

Office based in Manchester city centre. Short walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations.

Application Process

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continued 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.

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