Assistant Editor
Core
Organize peer-review processes and editorial decision-making for a portfolio of 120+ journals in physical, life, and health sciences.
Role type
Assistant Editor (Research Publishing)
Builds
Scholarly journals (e.g., Advanced Science, Angewandte Chemie)
Domain
Academic Publishing / Physical, Life, and Health Sciences
Required skills
PhD in physics or related field, manuscript evaluation, reviewer selection, workflow optimization, strategic content acquisition
Preferred skills
Post-doc experience, manuscript handling system proficiency (Editorial Manager, Scholar One)
Technologies
Editorial Manager, Scholar One
Responsibilities
Evaluate and triage submitted manuscripts, select reviewers, assess reviewer reports, make final acceptance decisions, commission invited articles, plan special issues
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior