Assistant Editor - Nursing

Wiley; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Wiley in Pune/Noida is seeking an Assistant Editor for Nursing to manage manuscripts across the editorial lifecycle and liaise with authors, reviewers, and internal teams. The role emphasizes ethical review, timely decisions, and quality control in a global publishing portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in a relevant field, with nursing experience and familiarity with scholarly publishing. This hybrid role requires on-site presence 3 days a week and offers professional development

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a relevant discipline.
• Hands-on clinical nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience in nursing-related subjects and research areas.
• Familiarity with scholarly publishing or peer review.

Responsibilities

• Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, quality and integrity.
• Make initial editorial decisions with clear rationales.
• Identify ethical concerns and escalate per policy.
• Select and manage peer reviewers to ensure timely reviews.
• Assess revisions and author responses to decide next steps.
• Collaborate with editors to improve editorial processes.

Skills

Editorial decision-making

Peer review coordination

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

MSc/PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Editorial systems

Job description

## Assistant Editor - NursingApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: INRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2601126**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:**Job Description**Location:** Pune, Maharashtra OR Noida, U.P.**Work Model:** Hybrid (On-site presence required 3 days a week)**Minimum Qualification:** MSc, PhD or equivalent advanced degreeThe 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 escalate 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 proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. 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. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.