Junior Publication Ethics Assistant - Working Student (50%)

As a Junior Publication Ethics Assistant, you will support our Research Integrity specialists and managers in their daily tasks, including ethics case research, organizational support, and data reporting.

As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze data for ethics case management.
• Prepare monthly reports and presentations for team meetings.
• Conduct background research to support case investigations.
• Monitor the Susy ethics case management system.
• Participate actively in weekly team meetings and discussions.
• You will communicate primarily in English, our corporate language.

Requirements

• Student Status: Currently enrolled in a university or higher education institution
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1); German is a plus
• Technical Skills: Confident use of MS Office and digital tools for document management
• Experience: Experience in academic publishing, research integrity or editorial tasks as well as handling of ethical issues is not required, but a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational and communication abilities, keen attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

What we offer

• Salary: CHF 25.00 per hour (gross)
• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in publication ethics and research integrity compliance
• Flexible Schedule: Designed to fit your academic commitments
• Dynamic Environment: A friendly and international team
• Fringe Benefits: Premium insurance coverage paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches, annual team-building event

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:

• A resume (EN) including personal information, past & current education,
• Copy of ID and Diplomas
• If available: reference letters and certificates.

About MDPI

Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of more than 500 journals across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over 4.5 million researchers, collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe.

Initiatives

At MDPI, We Develop And Maintain Various Platforms In Order To Better Serve The Scientific Community. Please Find Here-below a List Of Our Main Platforms

https://www.mdpi.com

https://www.mdpi.com/books/

https://sciprofiles.com

https://sciforum.net

https://www.scilit.net

https://www.preprints.org

https://encyclopedia.pub