Deputy Editor
Wiley
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Posted
- 17 August 2026
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Role overview
We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our team as a Deputy Editor in Wiley chemistry journals. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Wiley's chemistry journals including Chemistry – a European Journal, ChemSusChem, Batteries and Supercapacitors etc. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in chemistry and related areas and 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. You will use your background in scientific research, knowledge of the publishing landscape, and strong communication and networking skills to drive the strategic development of one or more journals, raising the profile and visibility of the journal(s) in the community, and attracting new authors. The Deputy Editor is expected to attend conferences and conduct institutional visits, and be involved in other outreach activities. They will also manage the peer review process and make decisions on submitted manuscripts. The Deputy Editor ensures the adoption of best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.
How you will make an impact
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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. Prior experience in publishing, editorial, or science communication and understanding of Open Access workflows and Open Research is highly desirable.
- 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.
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.
Application Information
- When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.