Assistant Editor

5501 Wiley-VCH GmbH; Weinheim; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

5501 Wiley-VCH GmbH in Weinheim is seeking an Assistant Editor for their Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team. The role involves supporting the peer-review process and editorial decisions for over 120 scientific journals.

The successful candidate will organise the peer-review process, evaluate submitted manuscripts, and collaborate with international colleagues. A PhD in a relevant field is required, along with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in a relevant field, preferably with postdoctoral experience.
• Strong passion for science communication.
• Ability to work flexibly and self-motivated.

Aufgaben

• Organise peer-review process from submission to acceptance.
• Evaluate and triage manuscripts, select reviewers, and make decisions.
• Collaborate with international colleagues daily.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Time-management skills

Ausbildung

PhD in immunology, cell biology, biomedical engineering or related field

Tools

Research Exchange

Editorial Manager

Scholar One

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Editor – Wiley Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team

We are looking for an additional Assistant Editor to support the peer-review process and editorial decision-making for a portfolio of over 120 in‑house scientific journals.

Job Responsibilities

• Organise the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from submission until acceptance for publication and export to production.
• Evaluate and triage submitted manuscripts, select reviewers, assess reviewer reports and revised submissions, and make final decisions (acceptance or referral and transfer to relevant sister journals).
• Be an active member of a global editorial team and collaborate with international colleagues daily.
• Interact (online) with authors and reviewers from around the world.
• Assist in strategically acquiring new content for our journals, such as commissioning invited articles and planning special issues or series.
• Contribute to cross‑functional/departmental workflow optimisation project workgroups.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, cell biology, biomedical engineering or a closely related field (postdoctoral experience is beneficial).
• Passion for science and its communication, and willingness to broaden knowledge across a spectrum of research areas.
• Self‑motivated, diplomatic, flexible with outstanding organisational, time‑management and communication skills.
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal).
• Ability to collaborate efficiently and effectively on multiple products with colleagues in teams across global office locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the peer-review process (e.g., as author or reviewer).
• Previous experience with a manuscript handling system such as Research Exchange, Editorial Manager or Scholar One.

Equal Opportunity

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.