We are looking for PhD holders to manage Preprints submissions and feedback, and lead conference coordination for scientific integrity and ethical discussions.
The position of Scientific Specialist is a full-time position based in Singapore.
PREPRINTS:
- Processing 5-10 Preprints submissions per day, to continue observing the feedback from the authors and to perceive if any new situation requests attention.
- Maintain and update Advisory Board, and explore the positioning of Advisory board in the development of Preprint and its influence on the number of submissions to Preprints in different subjects
- Regular market research and analysis
- Represent company to attend the industry conferences related to Preprints, e.g. OASPA.
- Plan for Preprints workshops
- Take in charge of the Preprints blog, including knowledge popularization series, author interview series; generate popular science blog content
- Preprint-related training for the editorial department
CONFERENCE:
- Leading the in-person chair visiting in Singapore, facilitating the cooperation with scholars in conference business
- Review all the conference program, ensuring the scientificity of the session topics proposed by the journal team.
- Responsible for the scientific discussion with the event chairs online, leveraging your expertise to lead the conference theme discussion with the chairs
- Editorial training to the conference team
- Being involved in Singapore/Thailand in-person events
- Give suggestions on conference-related ethic issues and other scientific issues.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in Science
- Rich experiences in paper publications and international conferences.
- Excellent self-organization, including meeting work targets.
- Possess and unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency.
- Proactive and follow through on commitments.
- Curious about people and love to speak, build and nurture relations.
- An excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work closely with the cross functional team.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Learning Development
- Attractive Incentives & Reward Schemes
- Flat Organizational Structures
- Travel Trips to the Other MDPI Offices
- Opportunities to participate in conferences worldwide.
- To Have Access to Online Training Programs & Attend the Best Scientific Conferences
- Competitive Salary, Benefits and Equity
- Personal Health Insurance (Inclusive of Medical & Dental)
If you are a recent graduate with a passion for scientific research and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced publishing environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our expanding team!
