Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Photonics

Join to apply for the Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Photonics role at MDPI Romania. The position is full‑time, permanent and based in our city centre office in Manchester, UK, next to Piccadilly Gardens.

As Assistant Editor you will:

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• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
  
• Organise 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
  
• Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency
  

Requirements:

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• A PhD degree in a field related to photonics (e.g., Photonics, Optics, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, etc.).
  
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment.
  
• Detail oriented with the capacity to see the big picture.
  
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
  
• Very good communication and coordination skills.
  

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• A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme for high‑performing editors.
  
• 10 % pay rise after passing the six‑month probation period (5 % for Master’s holders).
  
• Focused support from your group leader, who is your first point of contact for any issues.
  
• Flexible working times – you can start work anytime between 7‑9 am and finish between 3‑6 pm.
  
• Special days off – MDPI offers paid time off for occasions such as marriage or moving house.
  
• Our culture – a friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
  
• Bonus incentives – depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes.
  
• Perkbox – access to discounts and benefits across various retailers.
  
• Health Cash Plan – after probation, employees are enrolled in a private health membership with Bupa, covering dental, doctors, prescriptions and more.
  
• Modern city centre office – located next to Piccadilly Gardens, a 10‑minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations.
  
• Cycle scheme – save 25‑39 % on a bike and accessories.
  
• Tech scheme – save up to 10 % on tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys.
  

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