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Editor in Chief-Quantum Science & Engineering

Beijing, CHN💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-20 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the scientific direction and strategic development of a leading interdisciplinary journal covering quantum science, engineering, and technology.

Role type

Senior Editor-in-Chief (Quantum Science & Engineering)

Builds

A high-impact journal for the international quantum research community

Domain

Quantum science, quantum engineering, and scholarly publishing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PhD in quantum physics/engineering/photonics/materials physics/EE/CS, postdoctoral research experience, strong publication record, editorial experience in scientific publishing, knowledge of quantum computing/information/communication/sensing/simulation/materials/photonics, understanding of scholarly publishing processes and ethics, strategic thinking, networking, leadership, English fluency

Preferred skills

Familiarity with Open Access publishing models, willingness to travel for conferences and outreach

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the journal's editorial strategy, strengthen the journal's reputation and visibility, identify emerging research directions, drive acquisition of high-quality content, develop special issues and collections, build and engage an international editorial board, oversee manuscript assessment and peer review, ensure scientific quality and ethics, monitor journal performance, collaborate with internal teams, provide leadership to the journal team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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