Chief Editor, Aquaculture Research Strategy

3310 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Aquaculture to lead Aquaculture Research and shape editorial strategy across Wiley’s aquaculture portfolio. You will leverage your PhD background and publishing experience to drive content acquisition, uphold ethical standards, and represent Wiley at conferences and institutes.

A proven track record in scientific publishing and a collaborative leadership style are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Aquaculture or related field with strong research background.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and networking skills.
• Understanding of scientific publishing and peer-review.
• Willingness to travel and represent journals at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic development and submissions growth for Aquaculture Research.
• Represent Wiley at conferences and outreach activities.
• Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and manuscript decisions.
• Collaborate with editors and staff to build a high-performance team.
• Foster networks with authors, reviewers, and editors.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Communication skills

Networking

Scientific background

Publishing knowledge

Education

PhD in Aquaculture or related field

Job description

Wiley is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Aquaculture to lead Aquaculture Research and shape editorial strategy across Wiley’s aquaculture portfolio. You will leverage your PhD background and publishing experience to drive content acquisition, uphold ethical standards, and represent Wiley at conferences and institutes.

A proven track record in scientific publishing and a collaborative leadership style are essential.