Assistant Editor

Wiley

. Organize the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from manuscript submission through acceptance and export to production .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWeinheim • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the peer-review process and editorial decision-making within scholarly publishing, supported by a PhD in physics or a closely related field. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for effective interaction with authors and reviewers globally.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In PhysicsPeer-Review Process KnowledgeManuscript Handling System ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Manuscript EvaluationReviewer SelectionDecision-MakingContent AcquisitionWorkflow Optimization

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedDiplomaticFlexibleTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Editorial ManagerScholar One

Industry Keywords

Scholarly PublishingPhysicsSolid-State PhysicsDevice PhysicsApplied PhysicsCondensed Matter PhysicsQuantum Mechanics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from manuscript submission through acceptance and export to production
Evaluate and triage submitted manuscripts
Select reviewers
Assess reviewer reports and revised submissions
Make final decisions, including acceptance or referral and transfer to relevant sister journals
Collaborate daily with international colleagues as an active member of a global editorial team
Interact online with authors, reviewers, and researchers worldwide
Strategically acquire new journal content, including commissioning invited articles and planning special issues or series
Contribute to cross-functional and cross-departmental workflow optimization workgroups
Gain on-the-job experience across scholarly publishing

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD degree in the field of physics including solid-state physics, device physics, applied physics, condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, computing or a closely related field
Passion for science and its communication
Preparedness to broaden knowledge across a spectrum of research areas
Self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible
Outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills
Excellent command of the English language, written and verbal
Ability to collaborate efficiently and effectively on multiple products with colleagues across global office locations
Additional post doc experience preferred
Basic knowledge of the peer-review process preferred
Previous experience with a manuscript handling system such as Editorial Manager or Scholar One preferred
Resume/CV required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meeting-free Friday afternoons
Professional development opportunities
Employee programs fostering community, learning, and growth
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment