Assistant Editor Jobs

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, entry level and permanent position based in our downtown Toronto office.

As Assistant Editor, you will

• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team;
• 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;
• Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.
• Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process;

Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Very good communication and coordination skills;
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, oncology, health sciences, pharmaceutical science.
• Environmental sciences, materials sciences, mechanical engineering, physics, occupational health;
• A doctorate degree in a relevant field, including
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset;
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment;
• Excellent written and spoken English skills;
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to see the big picture;

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; however, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.

This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.