Editor-in-Chief

7741 WILEY APAC SERVICES LLP; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meeting-free Fridays

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wiley is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to lead a premier chemistry portfolio focused on chemical engineering and renewable energy. The role involves shaping editorial direction, expanding the journal’s global footprint, and upholding high standards in peer review and publishing ethics.

The position requires a PhD with an international research profile and willingness to travel for representation at conferences and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong international research profile in renewable energy.
• Demonstrated expertise in greenhouse gas science, carbon capture, storage & utilization, and climate-change mitigation technologies.
• Strong understanding of scientific publishing, peer review and research integrity.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the journal’s editorial strategy with the editorial board and stakeholders.
• Strengthen the journal’s international position by identifying areas and commissioning content.
• Lead and develop the editorial board with international representation and alignment to goals.
• Promote best practices in publishing ethics, research integrity and open research.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Open access publishing

Publishing ethics

Journal development

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

• Location: Noida, U.P., or Pune, Maharashtra
• Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required)
• Preferred background: PhD in Chemical Engineering and/or Renewable Energy

We are seeking a dynamic, internationally connected and strategically minded Editor-in-Chief to lead Wiley's prestigious chemistry portfolio, for interdisciplinary journals with a focus on chemical engineering and renewable energy. Working closely with Wiley colleagues, the journal’s editorial board and the wider research community, the Editor-in-Chief will shape the journal’s editorial direction, strengthen its reputation and visibility, attract influential content, and uphold the highest standards of editorial integrity, peer review and publishing ethics.

How you will make an impact

• Define and implement the journal’s editorial strategy in collaboration with the editorial board and other key stakeholders.
• Strengthen the journal’s position in the international research community by identifying emerging areas, commissioning high-quality content, and developing opportunities for reviews, perspectives, commentaries, special issues and thematic collections.
• Lead, develop and engage the journal’s editorial board, ensuring appropriate subject coverage, international representation, active participation and alignment with the journal’s strategic goals.
• Promote best practices in publishing ethics, research integrity, peer review, open research and author service.
• Represent the journal, and adjacent Chemistry journals at conferences, workshops, institute visits and virtual outreach activities.
• Collaborate with Wiley colleagues across editorial, marketing, publishing, production, society publishing, communications and analytics teams to support journal development and performance.
• Support a culture of collaboration, transparency, inclusion and high performance across the journal team and editorial community.

What we are looking for

A PhD or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., chemical engineering, environmental science, energy technology, or carbon capture and storage), with a strong international research profile in renewable energy. Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas, greenhouse gas science, carbon capture, storage, transport and utilization, and climate-change mitigation technologies, alongside sustainable biofuels, bioproducts, bio-renewables and biorefining. A broad, interdisciplinary outlook with strong understanding of scientific publishing, peer review and research integrity, and the ability to engage researchers across academia, industry, government and policy communities. Excellent communication, networking and strategic thinking skills, with a collaborative, diplomatic leadership style to represent the journal externally and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Outstanding organizational skills and sound judgment, with a strong commitment to advancing high-quality science and open research, and willingness to travel to represent the journal as needed.

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Company Culture & Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads-down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programming 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.
• Target base pay range displayed for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

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.