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Job description To strengthen our editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is full-time, and this position is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Responsibilities: Communicate with scholars and organize the peer-review process for submitted manuscripts Make sure that accepted manuscripts fit our layout guidelines and can be published in a timely manner Maintain good lines of communication with the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, authors, and reviewers to ensure the journal’s smooth operation Pay attention to progress in your assigned research fields and assist the Managing Editor in meeting the journal’s targets Complete other assigned tasks Requirements: Master’s or Ph.D. degree within the past five years Majors related to chemistry, biochemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, inorganic chemistry, battery, energy technology, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, natural products, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, polymer science, catalysis, etc. TOEIC score 600+, IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 60+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word Strong learning and communication ability Benefits: Flexible working hours Laptop provided 5 working days a week Performance bonus Annual bonus Position allowance Monthly allowance Tutorship and tutor allowance Travel abroad to other MDPI branch offices Travel allowance Group health insurance Social security Annual physical exam New member physical exam Paid annual leave Team activity fund, snacks, and birthday activity fund Work Location: 26th & 27th floors, The Ninth Towers Grand Rama 9 As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, work closely with Managing Editors, and learn how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required, however, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start your first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.