Deputy Editor
Wiley
EditorialFull Time
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Posted
- 28 August 2026
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Role overview
We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Deputy Editor with a PhD in the physical sciences and a strong background in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related engineering disciplines to join our in-house editorial team, with a particular focus on growing our engineering portfolio.
This role combines scientific expertise, knowledge of the publishing landscape, and strong communication and networking skills to support the strategic development of one or more journals. The Deputy Editor will work closely with the Editor‑in‑Chief to raise the journal’s profile and visibility within the community, attract high‑quality submissions, and engage leading researchers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Strategically develop one or more journals, in collaboration with the Editor‑in‑Chief, from both scientific and publishing perspectives within the broader physical sciences journal portfolio.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with authors, peer reviewers, and editorial board members.
- Leverage subject‑matter expertise, professional networks, awareness of field developments, and desk research to drive content acquisition and submissions growth.
- Represent Wiley and the physical sciences portfolio at conferences and through in‑person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to support the development and growth of the journal portfolio.
- Contribute to editorial assessment, peer‑review management, and decision‑making for manuscripts submitted to one or more journals.
- Participate actively in conferences, institute visits, and broader outreach activities.
- Manage the peer‑review process and make editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts.
- Ensure the adoption of best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.
Qualifications
- A PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline; candidates with a background in materials engineering or polymer engineering are preferred.
- Two or more years of post‑PhD experience (postdoctoral, industrial, academic, publishing, and/or international experience is beneficial but not essential).
- A strong publication record and a deep understanding of the physical sciences research landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and to achieve results through personal influence and engagement.
- A self‑motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach, with excellent organizational, efficiency, and time‑management skills, and a strong command of written and spoken English.
- A solid understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer‑review process; prior experience in publishing, editorial work, or science communication, together with familiarity with Open Access workflows and Open Research practices, is highly desirable.
- A keen interest in science and science communication, and a strong motivation to advocate for innovation in scholarly publishing and open research.
Compensation and Benefits
- 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.
- 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 programming we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
Application Information
- When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.