Current Opportunities

We are looking for talents to join our fast-paced international company and contribute with new ideas and initiatives to Open Science. 

The positions below are now open for application. When applying, please send your resume and Cover Letter to 
[email protected].

Scientific Specialist

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.

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!

Assistant Editor

We are looking for candidates willing to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time position based in Singapore.

As an Assistant Editor you will:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
• Organize peer review 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:

• Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Pharmacy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language
• Ability to multi-task, attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an advantage
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Previous editorial experience is desirable, but not required. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

English Editor

Are you interested in supporting scientists and other researchers to publish their latest results, have an eye for detail, and outstanding English editing skills? We are looking for meticulous and highly motivated people to join our team of English Editors and support our scholarly journals. This is a full-time, entry-level position located in our Singapore office. All new editors undergo a probation period in which in-house training is provided by a senior editor. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time position based in Singapore.

As an English Editor, you will need to:

• Accurately edit scholarly articles, working to short deadlines and meeting work targets with a high degree of consistency;
• Edit corporate material (e.g., announcements, flyers, or webpages) and support journal editors with English-related tasks;
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team;
• Work full-time from our Singapore office as part of dynamic and diverse team.

Requirements:

• A bachelor or master's degree in any subject;
• Advanced knowledge of English;
• Experience in editing and writing;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Excellent self-organization, including meeting work targets;
• Attention to detail;
• Willingness to collaborate as part of an international team;
• An interest in scholarly research;
• A strong interest in working with research material.

Assets:

• Previous experience editing, writing, or publishing scholarly content;
• Knowledge of LaTeX;
• Experience working in a research environment;
• A Ph.D. or equivalent qualification.

What we offer:

• Professional and personal development
• An international work environment
• Flat organizational structures
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Competitive salary, benefits

Marketing Manager

As the Marketing Manager for MDPI Singapore, you will take charge of spearheading marketing endeavours not only within Singapore but also across the Asia-Pacific region, with the main goal of solidifying MDPI's position as the world’s largest open-access academic publisher. Your role necessitates the maintenance of a professional image, consistently reflecting the company's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies, encompassing both online and offline campaigns, to enhance MDPI's presence in Singapore and the APAC region.
• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends and competitor activities, utilizing findings to refine marketing strategies and regularly reporting insights to the regional director.
• Supervise content creation across diverse social media platforms, elevating awareness of MDPI's journals and bolstering its standing within the scholarly community across the region.
• Serve as the company's representative at key academic conferences overseeing booth setup and ensuring seamless on-site operations.
• Coordinate overseas scholar visits, managing all aspects of planning, communication, and administrative duties.
• Lead the expansion of the marketing team in Singapore, including recruitment and performance management, fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and teamwork to achieve organizational objectives effectively.
• Work closely with local managers at MDPI Singapore to implement innovative marketing initiatives tailored to the Singapore market.
• Cultivate strong collaborations with fellow marketing managers across the APAC region, leveraging collective efforts to strategically engage with the scholarly community.
• Ensure the smooth daily operations of the marketing department, prioritizing efficient execution of strategies and tasks with a focus on achieving targeted outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or a related business discipline; Master's degrees are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience, with exposure to managerial roles.
• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities and effective communication skills.
• Prior knowledge in academic publishing is advantageous.
• Previous experience in client interactions or client-facing roles is beneficial.
• Proficient in both oral and written English; proficiency in multiple languages, such as Chinese, Bahasa, Thai, Malay, Japanese, or Korean, is advantageous.
• Preference for previous experience working in an international environment. Relevant experience in marketing for APAC region is definitely an advantage.
• Self-driven, creative, and oriented towards achieving results.

Marketing Specialist

To strengthen our marketing team and build the market in Southeast Asia, we are looking for Marketing Specialist who are eager to stay connected to scientific research and promote academic publishing service in academic field.

The position of Marketing Specialist is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Strategize, execute, and oversee digital marketing campaigns spanning various social media platforms, email marketing, and display advertising.

• Conduct thorough research on industry trends and competitor activities to inform and enhance marketing strategies and decision-making procedures.
• Analyze data to identify trends, optimize campaigns, and generate reports for insight sharing.
• Collaborate with the journal teams in the Editorial Department to orchestrate marketing initiatives across various journals in Singapore and Asia-pacific region (APAC) including promoting the journals on social media platforms, at academic conferences or scholar meetings.
• Coordinate promotional marketing activities such as author training sessions or workshops at prominent universities and institutions in Singapore and the APAC region.
• Provide support for scholar training and facilitate collaboration negotiations with leading universities and institutions in Singapore and the APAC region.
• Represent the company at select academic conferences overseeing booth setup and taking responsibility for on-site operations.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key scholars and academic media outlets in Singapore and APAC region.
• Assist the line manager (marketing manager) and superiors in implementing new marketing initiatives or projects.
• Address inquiries related to all services offered by MDPI Singapore
• Provide administrative support in handling databases and logistics involved in clients outreach and promotional activities.

Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or a related business discipline but Master degree preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in marketing.
• Proficiency in Digital Marketing is essential.
• Previous exposure to client interactions or a client-facing role is beneficial.
• Outstanding communication and written skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, international setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer:

• Professional and personal development
• An international work environment
• Flat organizational structures
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary and benefits
  
  

Marketing Assistant

To strengthen our marketing team and build the market in Southeast Asia, we are looking for Marketing Assistant who are eager to stay connected to scientific research and promote academic publishing service in academic field.

The position of Marketing Assistant is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Keep abreast of industry trends, source and evaluate conferences across all academic field;
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities for improved marketing strategies and decision-making;
• Assist in the creation of marketing content, including social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials;
• Manage MDPI Singapore’s social medial channels, including content writing, community engagement and tracking of metrics;
• Conceptualize and manage online and offline workshops, webinars and conferences.
• Support corporate events like author training in leading universities and institutions in Southeast Asia;
• Represent the company in some academic conferences held in Southeast Asia and take responsibility to set up booth on site;
• Build and maintain relationship with key and relevant scholars and academic media in Southeast Asia;
• Handle incoming inquiries for information about all services of MDPI
• Provide administrative support in handling databases and logistics involved in clients outreach and promotional activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in marketing and business related;
• 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;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Very good communication and coordination skills;
• Professional experience with Academic publishing, exhibition or strategy planning is an advantage;
• Digital Marketing skills is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Professional and personal development
• An international work environment
• Flat organizational structures
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary and benefits
  
  

Conference Producer / Conference Marketing Specialist

As a Conference Producer / Conference Marketing Specialist you will:

• To research and produce high quality and innovative agendas
• To source, select and secure the participation of leading scientist speakers through research, networking, and existing contacts
• To assume full project ownership of each event and to ensure alignment with the deadlines
• To produce all content related copy for your events including brochures, websites, direct mail and emails
• To contribute to social media copies for the events to nurture a community as well as promote the events
• To be responsible for the onsite delivery of the events through meticulous on-site execution of the conferences to exceptional customer standards
• To provide input for the marketing strategy for the events by identifying and suggesting possible sponsors, supporters and media partners
• To make and maintain relationships with scholars to develop and build communities around the events in the portfolio

Requirements:

• A Bachelor or Master's degree in any subject;
• At least 1 year’s experience in conference industry
• Excellent self-organization, including meeting work targets;
• Possess and unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency;
• Are proactive and follow through on commitments;
• Are curious about people and love to speak, build and nurture relations;
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work closely with the cross functional team

What We Offer:

• Professional and personal development
• International work environment
• Flat organizational structures
• Trips to the other MDPI offices
• Attending Scientific Conferences
• Competitive salary, benefits