Editorial Assistant, Global Peer-Review & Publishing

Wiley Global Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research publishing firm in the UK is looking for an Assistant Editor to manage the peer-review process and collaborate with an international editorial team. The candidate should be passionate about science, possess a PhD in relevant fields, and have excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range between £24,500 to £33,567, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Meeting-free Friday afternoons

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• PhD degree with postdoctoral experience is beneficial.
• Passion for science communication and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different locations.
• Basic knowledge of the peer-review process is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organize the peer-review process and decision-making.
• Collaborate with the global editorial team.
• Interact with authors and reviewers globally.
• Acquire new content for journals.
• Contribute to workflow optimization projects.

Skills

Proofreading

Copy Editing

Writing Skills

Market Research

Journalism

Fact check

Video Editing

Digitization

Taleo

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Wordpress

Education

PhD in photonics or optical materials

Tools

Editorial Manager

Scholar One

Job description

A leading research publishing firm in the UK is looking for an Assistant Editor to manage the peer-review process and collaborate with an international editorial team. The candidate should be passionate about science, possess a PhD in relevant fields, and have excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range between £24,500 to £33,567, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.