Assistant Editor

Wiley

Assistant Editor evaluating manuscripts and supporting peer review for Wiley's chemistry portfolio. Joining a global team to ensure quality in scientific publishing process.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWeinheim • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Chemistry with a strong focus on manuscript evaluation, peer review processes, and scientific communication. Capable of managing editorial decisions and enhancing author and reviewer experiences in scholarly publishing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In ChemistryStrong Knowledge Of ChemistryResearch ExperienceExcellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsExperience With Editorial Systems

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Hard Skills

Manuscript EvaluationPeer Review ProcessScientific JudgementCritical EvaluationEditorial Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Editorial ManagerScholarOne

Industry Keywords

Scholarly PublishingScientific CommunicationEditorial PoliciesOpen AccessChemistry Portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate new manuscript submissions and assess their suitability for the journal, including scope, quality, scientific rationale and potential fit for peer review
Use your subject expertise to support manuscript triage, reviewer selection and editorial decision-making across a broad chemistry portfolio
Identify and invite appropriate expert reviewers, assess reviewer reports and support decisions to accept, reject, revise or refer manuscripts
Review revised submissions and author responses to determine whether further external review is needed
Communicate clearly and professionally with authors, reviewers and internal editorial colleagues throughout the peer review process
Support timely manuscript handling and contribute to a strong author and reviewer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD in Chemistry or a relevant research area
Strong knowledge of broad chemistry, ideally including one or more of: general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, materials chemistry or related disciplines
Research experience in a relevant field, including experience gained during a PhD
A proven interest in scholarly publishing, peer review and scientific communication
Strong scientific judgement and the ability to critically evaluate research beyond one narrow specialism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong attention to detail, organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience as an author, reviewer, guest editor or junior editorial board member (preferred)
Knowledge of the peer review process and common editorial policies or practices in your field (preferred)
Experience using editorial systems such as Editorial Manager or ScholarOne (preferred)
An interest in Open Access and broader developments in scholarly publishing (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
robust body of employee programing facilitating a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
commitment to fair and transparent pay
comprehensive benefits package