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. Please note that this is a full-time position based in Novi Sad, Serbia.  

Tasks & 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

Requirements

Essential criteria:

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

Desirable skills and experience:

• Professional experience in academic research or editing
• A master’s, PhD, or equivalent qualification
• Familiarity with LaTeX
• Experience working in an office environment

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

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. 

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.

We operate currently over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open-access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

Besides our main publishing business, we develop and maintain digital platforms and software ranging from scientific exchange platforms to article databases and search engines, all focused on empowering scholars and giving them the best possible product and service. As of the end of 2022, we count more than 6700 colleagues in 17 offices across 11 countries.

MDPI Serbia was established in 2016 to support the rapid global expansion of MDPI. Over the course of 8 years, we opened 2 offices in Belgrade (Zvezdara and New Belgrade) and 1 additional office in Novi Sad. We now have over 600+ employees in our 3 Serbian offices, dedicated to ensuring that high-quality research is made available as quickly as possible in different fields of science.

Initiatives
At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find here-below a list of our main platforms:
https://www.mdpi.com/
https://sciprofiles.com/
https://sciforum.net/
https://www.scilit.net/
https://www.preprints.org/
https://encyclopedia.pub/