Assistant Editor

7741 WILEY APAC SERVICES LLP; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

7741 WILEY APAC SERVICES LLP is looking for an Assistant Editor to manage manuscripts through the editorial lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality peer review process. Candidates should possess a PhD and have expertise in scientific publishing.

This role requires strong analytical and decision-making skills, along with the ability to handle multiple priorities in collaboration with global teams. The position is hybrid, based in India.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and written communication skills.
• Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor.
• International research experience outside the candidate’s home country strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage manuscripts throughout the editorial lifecycle.
• Screen new manuscript submissions for scientific quality and research integrity.
• Select and manage peer reviewers for timely reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant academic discipline

Postdoctoral research experience preferred

Job description

About the Role

Location: Noida, U.P., or Pune, Maharashtra

Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required)

The Assistant Editor is responsible for managing manuscripts throughout the editorial lifecycle, from submission to final decision. This role serves as a key liaison between authors, reviewers, and internal editorial teams, ensuring a fair, efficient, and high‑quality peer‑review process. The Assistant Editor applies scientific expertise and editorial judgment to support the integrity, impact, and growth of Wiley’s journal portfolio, including titles such as Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry Europe journals, Small, Physical Status Solidi, and Macromolecular journals.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, scientific quality, originality, and research integrity
• Make initial editorial decisions and provide clear, constructive decision rationales in line with journal policies
• Identify and escalating potential ethical or integrity concerns using established procedures
• Select, invite, and manage peer reviewers to ensure timely and high‑quality reviews
• Evaluate reviewer reports and make editorial decisions (accept, reject, revise, or refer)
• Assess revised manuscripts and author responses to determine next steps
• Recommend suitable alternative journals within the portfolio when appropriate
• Commission articles, special issues, and invited content aligned with the journal's strategy
• Engage subject‑matter experts to contribute reviews, commentaries, and other commissioned content
• Track and manage invited content pipelines and contributor communications
• Analyze editorial performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with senior editors and editorial teams to share knowledge and best practices
• Participate in training and development to build proficiency in editorial systems and workflows

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline
• Postdoctoral research experience preferred
• Subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics), Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences (Agricultural, Biological, or Biomedical Sciences), Health Sciences (Medicine, Mental Health, Nursing, Oncology), Social Sciences (Psychology, Education, Sociology)
• Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor
• International research experience outside the candidate’s home country strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in science communication and continuous learning

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