Assistant Editor

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: Assistant Editor Base Location: Beijing / Shanghai About the Role 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 journal strategy Engage subject‑matter experts to contribute reviews, commentaries, and other commissioned content Track and manage invited content pipelines and contributor communications Analyze editorial performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities Collaborate with senior editors and editorial teams to share knowledge and best practices Participate in training and development to build proficiency in editorial systems and workflows Qualifications PhD in a relevant academic discipline Postdoctoral research experience preferred Subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics) Engineering & Technology Life Sciences (Agricultural, Biological, or Biomedical Sciences) Health Sciences (Pharmacology, Psychology, Nursing, Oncology, Metabolism, Immunology) Social Sciences (Public Health, Education, Sociology, Healthcare ) Multidisciplinary subjects e.g. Biochemistry/Chemical Biology/ Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Structural Biology/Biophysics/Systems Biology/Synthetic Biology/Medicinal Chemistry/Translational Medicine/Drug Discovery /Precision Medicine/Polymer Chemistry/Supramolecular Chemistry/Materials Chemistry/Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor International research experience outside the candidate’s home country is strongly preferred Strong analytical, decision‑making, and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders Demonstrated interest in science communication and continuous learning **Please be informed that we are actively recruiting multiple personnels for the same role across diversified subject expertise in terms of prioritization, so if you haven't heard from us sooner after application, it doesn't mean rejection. We will be connecting you whenever your subject expertise is appropriate. If you believe you are qualified, please do not hesitate to apply and we will pay close attention to every each application. ** #LI-SL1 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. #LI-SL1 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We're a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and growth. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members, who work together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. Applicants who have any questions about the job application process may contact Talent Acquisition Support for assistance.