
Open since Jun 2026
Assistant Editor
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Coordinates the editorial process for academic journals, managing manuscript processing from submission to publication and organizing peer review.
About this role
To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. This is a full-time, in-office and entry level position based in our Krakow office.
As an Assistant Editor at MDPI, you will be responsible for coordinating the editorial process and meticulously processing manuscripts from submission until publication. Depending on your scientific background you will be assigned to work in journals related to your professional expertise. We are looking for Editors educated in various scientific fields. The ideal candidate shares our passion for spreading the newly acquired knowledge of today’s scientific community and feel motivated to contribute to open access publishing.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
Organize the peer-review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions.
Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process.
Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team
Requirements
Master's degree.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong English skills in written and spoken language - at least B2 level.
Ability to multi-task, attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Very good communication and coordination skills.
Poland residence permit.
Optional
Experience with scholarly publishing would be beneficial.
Ph.D. degree is an asset.
What we offer
Private medical care (fully covered).
MultiSport card (partially covered).
Team building activities.
Flexible start time, between 7 and 9 am.
Working in an international environment.
Contributing to the academic community.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your complete application. Please submit your CV in English. We look forward to welcoming you to our Krakow office.
About MDPI
Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of more than 500 journals across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over 4.5 million researchers, collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe.
Initiatives
At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find 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/
https://www.mdpi.com/books/
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