Assistant Editor at Wiley in Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Editor to manage the holistic handling of manuscripts from submission to decision. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for authors, reviewers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a rigorous, efficient, and fair peer-review process. You will leverage your scientific expertise to evaluate research, make critical editorial decisions, and contribute to the growth and quality of Wiley journal portfolio, such as Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, and other Advanced journals, Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry Europe titles, Small, physical status solidi, Macromolecular titles.

Key Responsibilities:

Manuscript Handling & Peer Review:

• Conduct expert-level screening of new submissions to assess their suitability, scope, and integrity for the journal.
• Make initial decisions on manuscripts and provide clear, constructive decision rationales in line with journal policy.
• Proactively identify and raise potential integrity concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Select, invite, and manage reviewers to obtain high-quality peer review reports.
• Evaluate reviewer feedback to make well-reasoned decisions (Accept, Reject, Revise, Refer).
• Assess revised manuscripts and author rebuttals to determine if changes are satisfactory or if further review is required.
• Identify and recommend suitable alternative journals within our portfolio for rejected manuscripts that may be a better fit.

Content Commissioning & Development:

• Commission articles and special issues in alignment with strategic publishing goals.
• Invite leading experts to contribute special content (e.g., reviews, commentaries).
• Manage the pipeline for invited content, including sending reminders and tracking submissions.

Performance & Collaboration:

• Analyze performance reports to identify trends and opportunities for improving the peer review process.
• Collaborate with senior editors and subject-area clusters to share knowledge and enhance personal and team performance.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to master editorial systems and best practices.

What we look for:

Qualifications & Experience:

• A PhD in a relevant natural sciences field.
• Postdoctoral research experience is highly desirable.
• Currently, we are primarily looking for subject matter experts in:
  • Engineering, Technology & Nanoscience (e.g., electronic devices, MEMS/NEMS, nano materials,)
• International research experience at a university or institute outside your home country is highly preferred.
• A genuine passion for science communication and the ability to rapidly broaden your knowledge across related research disciplines.
• A solid understanding of the scholarly publishing and peer-review process, gained through experience as an author, reviewer, or editor.

Training & Development:

• A commitment to staying current in your field by attending virtual and in-person scientific seminars and conferences.
• Willingness to participate in peer-to-peer coaching and formal system training to ensure proficiency with all editorial tools and platforms.

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 tasupport@wiley.com 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. 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.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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