Deputy Editor

Wiley; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley is seeking a Deputy Editor with a PhD in polymer science, materials science or chemistry to advance strategic development of its journals. You will leverage your research background, publishing knowledge and networking skills to attract authors and content, travel for conferences, and manage peer review while upholding high ethical standards.

The role requires a PhD and 2+ years post-PhD experience, plus strong teamwork and English proficiency, with hybrid work between Pune or Noida in

Qualifications

• PhD with excellent research background and awareness of trends in the field.
• 2+ years post-PhD experience (post-doc, industry, academia or publishing).
• Strong teamwork and communication, adaptable and outcomes oriented.
• Ability to influence and engage across teams to achieve results.
• Self-motivated, diplomatic, organised with excellent English.
• Understanding of scientific publishing and peer-review processes.
• Interest in science communication and open research.
• Willingness to travel for conferences and visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop one or more journals strategically with the Editor-in-Chief.
• Build and maintain a network of scientists, authors, reviewers and board members.
• Drive content acquisition and submissions growth through desk research and outreach.
• Represent Wiley at conferences and outreach activities at universities and institutes.
• Collaborate with departments to shape the journal portfolio.
• Contribute to editorial evaluation and peer-review decisions.
• Foster a culture of trust, respect and high performance within the team.

Skills

Editorial skills

Networking

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in polymer science / materials science / chemistry

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

Location: Pune, Maharashtra OR Noida, U.P. Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required) Preferred background: PhD in Polymers or Materials Science

Wiley’s prestigious materials science and physics portfolio, including the Advanced journal family and Macromolecular titles, is looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team in the role of a Deputy Editor with a PhD in polymer science, materials science or chemistry. You will use your background in scientific research, your knowledge of the publishing landscape, and your strong communication and networking skills to drive the strategic development of one or more journals, raising the profile and visibility of the journal(s) in the community, and attracting new authors and content. The Deputy Editor is expected to travel to conferences and institute visits and to be involved in other outreach activities. They will also manage the peer review process of and make decisions on submitted manuscripts. The Deputy Editor ensures adoption of best practices and highest ethical standards in publishing.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Strategically develop one or more journals, together with the Editor-in-Chief, from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader physical sciences journals portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists who are the journals’ authors, peer reviewers and board members.
• Leverage your network, knowledge of the subject area and its development, and desk research skills to drive content acquisition and submissions growth.
• Represent Wiley and the physical sciences portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to develop the journal portfolio.
• Contribute to the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for manuscripts submitted to one or more journals.
• Collaborate with managers and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect, and high performance.

What We Look For

• A PhD degree in polymer science, materials science, or chemistry, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments. Candidates from adjacent fields with experience with polymers will be considered.
• 2+ years of post-PhD work experience (post-doctoral, industrial, academic, or publishing) is required. International experience, gained during your education or in a prior role outside your home country, is a strong advantage.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement.
• A self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach with outstanding organizational, efficiency, and time management skills and an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
• A strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer-review process. Prior publishing, editorial, or science communication experience is welcome.
• A keen interest in science and science communication and a strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
• Confidence to present and represent the journal portfolio at conferences and through institute visits, nurture existing contacts and develop new networks, including the willingness to travel.

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. 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.