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Wiley

Editor-in-Chief, Aquaculture

Wiley

. Take editorial responsibility for Aquaculture Research and one other journal in Wiley’s aquaculture portfolio .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLead💰 £40,200 - £57,533 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Aquaculture and scientific publishing, with a strong focus on editorial responsibility, peer review processes, and content acquisition. Proven ability to enhance journal visibility and engage with authors and researchers effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD Degree In AquacultureScientific Publishing ExpertisePeer Review Process KnowledgeStrong Teamwork And Communication SkillsPrior Publishing-Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Editorial ResponsibilityContent AcquisitionManuscript Decision-MakingResearch BackgroundUnderstanding Of Scientific PublishingCommissioning KnowledgeTrends And Developments In AquacultureTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsScience Communication
Soft Skills
TeamworkCommunicationFlexibilityDiplomacySelf-Motivation
Industry Keywords
AquacultureFisheries ScienceAquatic EcologyAquatic Animal HealthNutritionOpen ResearchResearch-Institute OutreachNetworkingConferencesEditorial Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Take editorial responsibility for Aquaculture Research and one other journal in Wiley’s aquaculture portfolio
  • Drive strategic development and increase the profile and visibility of journals
  • Attract new authors and content
  • Participate in peer review and manuscript decision-making
  • Ensure adoption of publishing best practices and highest ethical standards
  • Drive content acquisition and submission growth across the aquaculture and ecology portfolio
  • Develop journals from scientific and publishing perspectives
  • Establish and maintain networks of authors, peer reviewers, and board members
  • Represent Wiley and the aquaculture portfolio at conferences and through university and research-institute outreach
  • Contribute to editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for submitted manuscripts
  • Collaborate with managers and colleagues to build a culture of trust, respect, and high performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Animal Health and/or Nutrition or a related field
  • Excellent research background
  • Strong understanding of recent trends and developments
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Flexible and innovative approach to problems
  • Ability to work collaboratively and achieve results through personal influence and engagement
  • Self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent command of English, written and verbal
  • Strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and peer review
  • Prior publishing-industry experience highly desired
  • Interest in science communication and open research
  • Confidence presenting and representing journal portfolios
  • Willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meeting-free Friday afternoons
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee programs supporting community, learning, and growth
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation support