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MDPI AG Looking for Freelance English Editor for Research Journals at New Zealand Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking editors with outstanding English skills to edit journal research articles prior to publication. Manuscripts are written by scholars from all over the world and from all research disciplines. Successful applicants will work remotely and must be available to edit at least 60,000 words per week.
Organization Overview
MDPI is an academic open access publisher of over 200 academic research journals. Our mission is to rapidly communicate the latest research results as broadly and openly as possible.
Your Responsibilities
Editors are expected to accurately edit scholarly articles, working to short deadlines with a high degree of consistency. You will be expected to work from home and be familiar with Microsoft Word. 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.
Advanced knowledge of and access to Microsoft Word.
Excellent self-organization, including meeting 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.
What We Offer
Training in editing scholarly content and use of the MDPI style.
The opportunity to develop your skills in a leading academic publishing house.
Locations
New Zealand
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+
New Zealand · Fully Remote
Freelance English Editor for Research Journals
