Deputy Editor, Physical Sciences

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

Job summary

7741 WILEY APAC SERVICES LLP is hiring a Deputy Editor to oversee the Advanced Energy Materials journal. You will leverage your PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry and 2+ years of experience to develop scientific content and maintain relationships with authors and reviewers.

This hybrid position requires strong communication skills and knowledge of scientific publishing. You will contribute to editorial processes and represent Wiley at conferences, driving innovation in publishing and open research.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-PhD work experience in relevant fields.
• Strong understanding of peer-review process.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage journals in physical sciences.
• Establish network of authors, reviewers, and board members.
• Drive content acquisition and submissions growth.

Skills

Teamwork and communication

Time management

Scientific publishing knowledge

Theoretical research

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry

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

Location: Noida, U.P., or Pune, Maharashtra
Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required)

Preferred background: PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry. 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 of Advanced Energy Materials, and Advanced Theory and Simulations.

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

• 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 as 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.
• 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).
• Strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer-review process.
• Prior publishing, editorial, or science communication experience is welcome.
• 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.

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