Job Description

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!