Assistant Editor (Nursing)

Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley invites applications for an Assistant Editor to manage manuscripts from submission to final decision within its journal portfolio. You will liaise with authors, reviewers, and internal teams to uphold high‑quality peer review and research integrity.

A strong scientific background in nursing or health sciences is essential. You will coordinate reviewers, make decisions, and support growth of journals like Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, and others.

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience as a nurse preferred.
• Research experience in Nursing or related areas.
• Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor.
• International research experience outside the candidate’s home country is 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.

Responsibilities

• Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, quality, originality and integrity.
• Make initial editorial decisions with clear rationales.
• Identify ethical or integrity concerns using established procedures.
• Select, invite and manage peer reviewers for timely, high‑quality reviews.
• Evaluate reviewer reports and make editorial decisions (accept/revise/reject).
• Assess revised manuscripts and author responses to decide next steps.
• Recommend alternative journals within the portfolio when appropriate.
• Commission articles, special issues, and invited content in line with strategy.
• Engage experts to contribute reviews and other commissioned content.
• Track invited content pipelines and maintain contributor communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Written communication

Multitasking

Global collaboration

Science communication

Education

MSc, PhD or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Job Description: We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role

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 elevate 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

• MSc, PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant academic discipline.
• Hands‑on clinical experience as a nurse preferred.
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas of Nursing.
• subject‑matter expertise: Nursing Practice, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Education, Patient‑Centered Care, Advanced Practice Nursing, Evidence‑based Practice (EBP), Advanced Clinical Practice, Public Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, Healthcare Policy, Community Health, or related areas.
• Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor.
• International research experience outside the candidate’s home country is 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.

We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we’ve transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

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.

• We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
• We offer meeting‑free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads‑down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

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