Editorial Assistant

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low
- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international levels. 900 people from 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.
Swiss TPH hosts the Editorial Office of the _International Journal of Public Health_ and _Public Health Reviews. _These not-for-profit peer reviewed scientific journals publish high-quality research from across the globe. The Editorial Office coordinates the operational and strategic work necessary to produce the journals. We support authors, editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the owner: the Swiss School of Public Health.

We are currently seeking a committed, organized and thorough:
**Editorial Assistant (40-50%)**:
This position is a unique opportunity to join a global team of editors and authors, and to collaborate locally with the Managing Editor in a stimulating environment. The key function of this post is to provide administrative support to the Managing Editor.

**Your responsibilities include**:

- Journal administration (tracking, filing, tabulating etc.)
- Making contributions to improve processes
- Corresponding with authors, editors, the publisher, and others
- Coordinating and supporting meetings
- Checking and formatting documents
- Supporting the organization of Calls for Papers

**You should have the following experiences and skills**:

- Commercial education and/or bachelor's degree
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with strong communication skills
- Familiarity with Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and the ability to work with databases and online platforms
- Independent, flexible and proactive work style, with a strong eye for detail
- Ability to work on several tasks and projects simultaneously, and to implement innovative administrative processes
- Experience of working at an academic institution and an interest in the scientific publishing area would be strong assets

**What we offer**:

- An interesting and diverse job in a committed and motivated team
- Close collaboration with the Managing Editor and Co-Editor in Chief
- The opportunity to work at a multicultural, diverse, meaningful interdisciplinary workplace
- The opportunity to Interact with editors and authors from across the globe
- A state-of-the-art workplace in our new building with its own canteen on the dynamic BaseLink site in Allschwil
- Attractive employment conditions and versatile further education opportunities

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

**with**:

- CV
- Reference letters and diplomas

**Job Profile**:
Start Date: By agreement, as soon as possible

Location: Allschwil, Switzerland

Duration: unlimited contract

Percentage: 40-50%

Travel Required? Minimal (up to one board meeting per year abroad or in Switzerland).

Function: Administrative Assistant (LB 6)

**Contact**:
For more information:
**International Journal of Public Health**

**Public Health Reviews