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MDPI AG Hiring for Freelance English Editor for Research Journals Job at Australia Full Time
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We are seeking editors with a keen eye for detail and outstanding English skills to quickly edit academic research articles submitted to our over 300 journals written by scholars from all over the world. Successful applicants will join our network of remote freelance English Editors and work with a dynamic and fast-paced editing department.
Organisation Overview
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. Our 319 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals are supported by more than 84,200 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available and all content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).
Your Responsibilities
Editors are expected to accurately edit scholarly articles, working with short deadlines with a high degree of consistency. You will be familiar with Microsoft Word and be able to work remotely. Knowledge of LaTeX is an advantage. All editors undergo a probation period under the supervision of a trainer.
Your Experience and Skills
All applicants must have the following:
- Advanced knowledge of English.
- Experience in editing and writing.
- Access to Microsoft Word and antivirus software.
- Able to meet short deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to work remotely as part of an international team.
- A strong interest in working with research material.
The following are a benefit:
- Previous experience editing scholarly content.
- Knowledge of LaTeX.
- Familiarity with academic publishing
What We Offer
- Training in editing scholarly content and use of the MDPI style. The opportunity to develop your editing skills working with a leading academic publishing house
Locations
Australia
Remote status
Fully Remote
Benefits!
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Hybrid Working
Alongside flexible start and finish times, MDPI is proud to have adopted a flexible working policy post-pandemic to allow team members to adopt a more balanced lifestyle and support improved wellbeing through reducing commuting time, more autonomy around their schedules thus extra time for health and wellbeing activities. -
Special Days Off
Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions. -
Our Culture
A friendly working environment with regular social events, after work drinks, seasonal parties, pizza lunches, team building and a variety of restaurants and bars nearby. -
Bonus Incentives
Depending on your role, you may be eligible for our bonus scheme which rewards high-performing employees. -
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Diversity & Inclusion
MDPI provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identification, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have offices. Thank you for your interest in applying to MDPI. We value diversity and encourage the very best candidates to apply.
About MDPI UK
Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 300 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
Founded in Basel, Switzerland
Coworkers 5,000+
Australia · Fully Remote