Deputy Editor

About This Role

This Deputy Editor role in Wiley's chemistry journals offers a unique opportunity to contribute to titles such as Chemistry – a European Journal, ChemSusChem, and Batteries and Supercapacitors. The position is for a dynamic and ambitious individual with a PhD in chemistry or related areas, who will help drive innovation and excellence in publishing. You will play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration within the Wiley Chemistry titles.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop one or more journals, together with the Editor-in-Chief, from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader physical sciences journals portfolio
• Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists who are the journals' authors, peer reviewers, and board members
• Leverage your network, knowledge of the subject area and its development, and desk research skills to drive content acquisition and submissions growth
• Represent Wiley and the chemistry portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to develop the journal portfolio
• Contribute to the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for manuscripts submitted to one or more journals

Requirements

• A PhD in chemistry or a related field with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments
• Ideally, 2+ years of post-PhD work experience (Post-doctoral, Industrial, Academic, Publishing, and/or international experience) is required
• Subject matter expertise in all fields of chemistry and/or related fields
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement
• A self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach with outstanding organizational, efficiency, and time management skills and an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal)
• A strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer-review process
• A keen interest in science and science communication, and a strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research
• Confidence to present and represent the journal portfolio at conferences

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in publishing, editorial, or science communication and understanding of Open Access workflows and Open Research is highly desirable

Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development