Assistant Editor (Technology)

TL;DR

Assistant Editor (Technology): Managing the editorial and peer-review process for academic research journals in energy and technology fields with an accent on quality control and manuscript coordination. Focus on coordinating editorial decisions, managing communications between researchers and reviewers, and ensuring timely publication of scholarly articles.

Location: Full-time in-office role based in Manchester, UK

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, operating over 400 peer-reviewed journals to foster open scientific exchange.

What you will do

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in technology and energy domains.
• Organize the peer review process and coordinate editorial decisions for submitted manuscripts.
• Manage professional email communication between authors, reviewers, and editorial staff.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams to ensure articles are accurately edited.
• Ensure scholarly articles are published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.

Requirements

• PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in Energy and Technology fields (e.g., Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Environmental Sciences).
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple manuscripts in parallel.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, international team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a quarterly bonus scheme rewarding high performance.
• Pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (10% for PhD, 5% for Master's).
• Flexible working hours (start between 7-9am, finish between 3-6pm).
• Paid time off for special life events like marriage or moving house.
• Private health membership with Bupa and access to the Perkbox benefit platform.
• Modern city centre office with a friendly environment and regular social events.