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About the Role
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.
Collaborate with members of Editorial and Production teams.
Requirements
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria:
Only Singaporeans and SPR
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.
About the Company
MDPI Singapore, established in February 2021 as the Asia-Pacific regional center of MDPI, leverages Singapore's position as a leading business and technology hub. Collaborating closely with our offices in China, Tokyo, and Thailand, the Singapore office aims to foster stronger connections with the scientific community in the Asia-Pacific region.
The dedicated team in Singapore is committed to promoting academic research through high-quality publications and fostering a robust network of scholars and researchers. This is achieved through collaborations with esteemed scholars and professors from local universities.
We welcome opportunities to engage with researchers in organizing seminars, webinars, workshops, and conferences to further contribute to the advancement of knowledge and scientific collaboration in the region.