Assistant Editor
Core
Managing manuscripts throughout the editorial lifecycle from submission to final decision, serving as a liaison between authors, reviewers, and internal teams to ensure a fair and high-quality peer-review process.
Role type
Assistant Editor (Scientific Publishing)
Builds
Wiley's journal portfolio including Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry Europe, Small, Physical Status Solidi, and Macromolecular journals.
Domain
Academic Publishing / Scientific Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Scientific expertise in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or Social Sciences; Manuscript screening and evaluation; Peer reviewer selection and management; Editorial decision-making; Ethical integrity assessment; Content commissioning; Data analysis for editorial performance.
Preferred skills
Postdoctoral research experience; International research experience; Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author or reviewer.
Technologies
Editorial systems and workflows
Responsibilities
Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, quality, and integrity; Make initial editorial decisions and provide rationales; Identify and escalate ethical concerns; Select and manage peer reviewers; Evaluate reviewer reports and determine next steps; Assess revised manuscripts; Recommend alternative journals; Commission articles and special issues; Track invited content pipelines; Analyze editorial performance data.
Seniority
Mid-level IC