English Editor at MDPI Singapore - Office Role — Columbus
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This role is explicitly listed as a full-time, in-office position in Singapore — it is not remote-friendly and offers no location independence. Digital nomads and remote workers should be aware that this is a traditional on-site role requiring daily presence at the MDPI Singapore office.
For those open to relocating to Singapore: Singapore is an attractive destination with excellent infrastructure, safety, and a vibrant expat community. However, you must have the right to work in Singapore — a requirement explicitly stated in the job posting. Options may include an Employment Pass (for professionals) or S Pass, which your employer would typically sponsor.
Singapore is a high cost-of-living city. Without a disclosed salary, it is difficult to benchmark purchasing power, but be aware that:
- A comfortable lifestyle in Singapore typically requires SGD 4,000–6,000/month
- Housing is the largest expense; a room in a shared flat runs SGD 800–1,500/month
- This is significantly more expensive than popular nomad hubs like Bangkok or Medellín
If you are a nomad specifically seeking async or remote editing work, this role is not suitable. Instead, look for freelance academic editing platforms or remote-first publishers that hire globally.
Area: Editing and Academic Publishing
MDPI is the largest open access publisher in the world, with over 400 journals across a wide range of disciplines. Our mission is to foster open science and scientific exchange by delivering high-quality peer-reviewed research to scholars around the globe. The English Editing Department works to ensure that all of MDPI's manuscripts are published with clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy.
The Role: English Editor
We are looking for meticulous and dedicated individuals with a strong grasp of the English language and the nuances of academic writing to support scholars publishing their research. English Editors support academic research by editing the language of peer-reviewed papers to a publication-ready standard.
This is a full-time, in-office, entry-level position based in Singapore. Successful applicants undergo a probation period in which in-house training is provided by an experienced editor, after which there are opportunities to diversify the role and gain expertise in new areas.
Responsibilities
- Edit scholarly articles submitted to MDPI journals to a publication-ready standard.
- Apply knowledge of the English language and the context of the manuscript to make the English clear, consistent, and grammatically correct, communicating the author's message without changing their voice unnecessarily.
- Ensure manuscripts align with MDPI's house rules.
- Meet tight deadlines and hit targets with a high degree of consistency.
- Take on additional roles, such as training colleagues within and outside of the department and editing corporate material.
- Cooperate with the Editorial and Production teams in the editorial process.
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria:
- A bachelor's degree in any subject.
- Expert knowledge of the English language.
- Experience in editing, translating, or publishing.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.
- Right to work in Singapore.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Professional experience in academic research, editing, or publishing.
- Familiarity with LaTeX.
- Experience working in an office environment.
Benefits
- Training and Bonuses
- Focused in-house training in editing scholarly content according to MDPI's conventions by experienced editors.
- Performance-based quarterly bonuses.
- Clear progression pathways.
- Competitive Leave Packages
What we offer:
- Professional and personal development
- International work environment
- Flexible working hours within the limits of a full-time job
- Competitive salary and benefits
Application Process
Candidates must submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to complete two editing tests. If successful, candidates will be invited to an interview, which is the final stage of the application process.
- Please attach your cover letter when applying for the role.
Remove any errors on your cover letter before applying. Your cover letter would be a pivotal differentiating factor between successful and unsuccessful applications for this role. Should you find difficulties attaching the cover letter, please email it to [email protected].
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continuous learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.
Initiatives
MDPI is committed to promoting sustainability projects through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. Sustainability is a key theme in many of our journals.
We also develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community:
- MDPI homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/
- Sciprofiles: https://sciprofiles.com/
- Sciforum: https://sciforum.net/
- Scilit: https://www.scilit.net/
- Preprints: https://www.preprints.org/
- Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.pub/
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible.
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