Founded in 1981, World Scientific is Asia-Pacific’s largest academic and professional publisher. With 13 offices worldwide and global presence in over 140 countries, we are also a leading international publisher. We are the exclusive publisher for the Nobel Foundation, with over 100 titles by Nobel Laureates and on the Nobel Prize in our catalogue.
World Scientific is looking for undergraduate interns interested in scholarly publishing. This role will provide an opportunity to garner substantial skills and knowledge in book and journal publishing from the publisher’s point of view. A supervisor/mentor will be assigned to guide the intern throughout the experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform research on assigned subject areas (e.g., identifying emerging research topics, leading researchers, top conferences, etc.)
- Assist in production processes (e.g., copyediting, proofreading, manuscript chasing, etc.)
- Any other task on an ad-hoc basis
Pre-requisites
- Undergraduates majoring in a S.T.E.M. course
- Excellent written English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated, meticulous and resourceful, with the ability to multitask and work independently
Internship Allowance will be based on education level.
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