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Academic Language Specialist

2 months ago

Banana Shire, Australia MDPI Full time
Field: Editing and Academic Publishing

MDPI stands as the foremost open access publisher globally, boasting an extensive portfolio of over 400 journals across diverse academic disciplines. Our core mission is to promote open science and facilitate scholarly exchange by providing high-quality, peer-reviewed research to academics worldwide. The English Editing Department plays a pivotal role in this mission, ensuring that all manuscripts submitted to MDPI are published with precision, coherence, and grammatical correctness.

Position Overview: English Editor

We seek detail-oriented and committed professionals with a profound understanding of the English language and the intricacies of academic writing to assist scholars in disseminating their research. English Editors enhance academic work by refining the language of peer-reviewed articles to meet publication standards.

Successful candidates will undergo a probationary period during which they will receive comprehensive training from seasoned editors, followed by opportunities to expand their roles and develop expertise in various areas.

This is a full-time, in-office role. The starting salary is competitive, with increments based on qualifications after the successful completion of the contractual period.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Edit scholarly articles across a wide range of subjects submitted to MDPI's journals to ensure they meet publication-ready standards.
  2. Utilize knowledge of the English language and the manuscript's context to enhance clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy, preserving the author's original voice.
  3. Ensure compliance with MDPI's editorial guidelines.
  4. Consistently meet tight deadlines and achieve targets.
  5. Engage in additional responsibilities, such as training colleagues and editing corporate communications.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential Requirements:
  1. A bachelor's degree in any field.
  2. Native proficiency in English.
  3. Experience in editing, translation, or publishing.
  4. Strong time management and organizational skills.
  5. Exceptional attention to detail.
  6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international team.
  7. Valid work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Professional experience in academic research or publishing.
  2. A master's degree, PhD, or equivalent qualification.
  3. Familiarity with LaTeX typesetting.
  4. Experience in a corporate office environment.
Benefits
Training and Incentives
  1. Targeted in-house training in editing scholarly content according to MDPI's standards by experienced professionals.
  2. Performance-based bonuses awarded quarterly.
  3. Clear pathways for career advancement.
Flexible Work Hours
  1. Flexible start times between 8 am and 10 am.
Health Benefits
  1. Access to private health insurance.
Wellness Programs
  1. Free and discounted access to various fitness facilities.
Team Engagement Activities
  1. Regular team-building events and seasonal celebrations.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete editing assessments, followed by an interview for successful candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion
MDPI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values individual differences and promotes growth through continuous learning and support. We actively seek initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion across all our offices, striving for a more equitable workforce.