John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Assistant Editor
John Wiley & Sons Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, us, 07030
Location:
Remote, USA
Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.
About the role:
Interested in starting a career in research publishing? As the Assistant Editor, you will join Wiley's Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team which is responsible for managing the peer-review process and decision-making for a portfolio of over 120 in-house journals across physical, life, and health sciences, including renowned journals such as
Advanced Science ,
Advanced Healthcare Materials , and other
Advanced
journals,
Angewandte Chemie ,
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research ,
Aging Cell
and
Current Protocols .
How you will make an impact:Be responsible for the organization of the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from submission until acceptance for publication and export to production - evaluation and triage of submitted manuscripts, reviewer selection, assessment of reviewer reports and revised submissions, and final decision (acceptance or referral and transfer to relevant sister journals).Be an active member of a global editorial team and collaborate with other international colleagues on a daily basis.Have many (online) interactions with our authors and reviewers - researchers from all over the world.Be involved in the strategic acquisition of new content for our journals - for instance, commissioning of invited articles and planning of special issues or series.Contribute to (cross-functional/departmental) workflow optimization project workgroups.Altogether, gain on-the-job experience in many different aspects of scholarly publishing.
What we are looking for:Have a PhD degree in the natural sciences; any additional postdoc experience would be beneficial. Currently, we are primarily looking for subject matter experts in:
diagnosis and therapy of diseasescancercell and molecular biologyfood science
Basic, translational or clinical research experience.We will also consider applicants with a research background in: biomedical engineering, microbiology, general health sciences, energy storage and batteries, electronic and nano-materials, engineering, physics, optics and photonics, theoretical chemistry, and physics, applied mathematics, and more.Have a passion for science and its communication and are prepared to broaden their knowledge by working across a spectrum of research areas.Have a good understanding of the peer-review process (for example, have been previously involved as an editor, author, or reviewer).Are self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible, have outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills, and have excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).Can collaborate efficiently and effectively on multiple products with many different colleagues in teams across various global office locations.Previous experience with a manuscript handling system (e.g., Editorial Manager or ScholarOne), previous publishing/scientific news writing experience, and an interest in data analysis would be advantageous.
About Wiley:
Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.
With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.
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
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, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.
We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. 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 UK, Canada and USA based roles.
When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.
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Remote, USA
Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.
About the role:
Interested in starting a career in research publishing? As the Assistant Editor, you will join Wiley's Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team which is responsible for managing the peer-review process and decision-making for a portfolio of over 120 in-house journals across physical, life, and health sciences, including renowned journals such as
Advanced Science ,
Advanced Healthcare Materials , and other
Advanced
journals,
Angewandte Chemie ,
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research ,
Aging Cell
and
Current Protocols .
How you will make an impact:Be responsible for the organization of the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from submission until acceptance for publication and export to production - evaluation and triage of submitted manuscripts, reviewer selection, assessment of reviewer reports and revised submissions, and final decision (acceptance or referral and transfer to relevant sister journals).Be an active member of a global editorial team and collaborate with other international colleagues on a daily basis.Have many (online) interactions with our authors and reviewers - researchers from all over the world.Be involved in the strategic acquisition of new content for our journals - for instance, commissioning of invited articles and planning of special issues or series.Contribute to (cross-functional/departmental) workflow optimization project workgroups.Altogether, gain on-the-job experience in many different aspects of scholarly publishing.
What we are looking for:Have a PhD degree in the natural sciences; any additional postdoc experience would be beneficial. Currently, we are primarily looking for subject matter experts in:
diagnosis and therapy of diseasescancercell and molecular biologyfood science
Basic, translational or clinical research experience.We will also consider applicants with a research background in: biomedical engineering, microbiology, general health sciences, energy storage and batteries, electronic and nano-materials, engineering, physics, optics and photonics, theoretical chemistry, and physics, applied mathematics, and more.Have a passion for science and its communication and are prepared to broaden their knowledge by working across a spectrum of research areas.Have a good understanding of the peer-review process (for example, have been previously involved as an editor, author, or reviewer).Are self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible, have outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills, and have excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).Can collaborate efficiently and effectively on multiple products with many different colleagues in teams across various global office locations.Previous experience with a manuscript handling system (e.g., Editorial Manager or ScholarOne), previous publishing/scientific news writing experience, and an interest in data analysis would be advantageous.
About Wiley:
Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.
With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.
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
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, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.
We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. 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 UK, Canada and USA based roles.
When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.
#LI-MS1
#LI-Remote