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: Pune, Maharashtra OR Noida, U.P.
Work Model: Hybrid (In office presence required)
Minimum Qualification: PhD / Doctorate
The Assistant Editor is responsible for managing manuscripts throughout the
editorial lifecycle, from submission to final decision. This role serves as a
key liaison between authors, reviewers, and internal editorial teams, ensuring a
fair, efficient, and high‑quality peer‑review process. The Assistant Editor
applies scientific expertise and editorial judgment to support the integrity,
impact, and growth of Wiley’s journal portfolio, including titles such as
Advanced Science, Advanced Materials,
Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry Europe
journals, Small, Physical Status Solidi, and Macromolecular journals.
Key Responsibilities
* Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, scientific quality, originality,
and research integrity
* Make initial editorial decisions and provide clear, constructive decision
rationales in line with journal policies
* Identify and escalate potential ethical or integrity concerns using
established procedures
* Select, invite, and manage peer reviewers to ensure timely and high‑quality
reviews
* Evaluate reviewer reports and make editorial decisions (accept, reject,
revise, or refer)
* Assess revised manuscripts and author responses to determine next steps
* Recommend suitable alternative journals within the portfolio when appropriate
* Commission articles, special issues, and invited content aligned with the
journal's strategy
* Engage subject‑matter experts to contribute reviews, c
📌 Assistant Editor (India)
🏢 Wiley
📍 India