Deputy Editor, Physical Sciences

Wiley; India; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Wiley is looking for a Deputy Editor for Advanced Energy Materials and Advanced Theory and Simulation based in India. The role involves strategic development of journals, overseeing the peer-review process, and representing Wiley at conferences. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and at least 2 years of post-PhD experience.

Wiley offers a hybrid work model and is committed to fair pay. Candidates with a strong background in energy materials research are encouraged to apply, along with skills in communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Post-PhD work experience (2+ years) in publishing, academia, or industry is required.
• Experience in theoretical or computational research is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop journals strategically with Editor-in-Chief.
• Maintain a network of authors and peer reviewers.
• Oversee peer review process and editorial decisions.

Skills

Energy materials research

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Job description

Position

Deputy Editor of Advanced Energy Materials and Advanced Theory and Simulation

Job Description

Wiley’s prestigious materials science and physics portfolio, encompassing the Advanced journal family (Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials), is seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team as Deputy Editor.

In this role, you will leverage your background in energy research, your knowledge of the publishing landscape, and your exceptional communication and networking skills to drive the strategic development of these journals, elevating their profile and visibility within the community while attracting new authors and high‑impact content.

About the Role

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

Work Model: Hybrid (On‑site presence required).

Preferred background: PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry.

Deputy Editor will represent the journals at conferences and institutional visits and will actively contribute to broader outreach initiatives. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the peer review process, making editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts, and upholding the highest ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in materials science, physics or chemistry with a background in energy materials research and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments.
• 2+ years of post‑PhD work experience (post‑doctoral, industrial, academic, publishing, and/or international experience) is required.
• Experience in theoretical or computational research will be considered a strong advantage for this role.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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; 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.