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Wiley · 2 days ago

Assistant Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

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Responsibilities

Organize the peer-review process and editorial decision-making for submitted manuscripts.

Collaborate with a global editorial team and interact with authors and reviewers worldwide.

Contribute to the strategic acquisition of new content for journals.

Participate in workflow optimization projects and gain experience in scholarly publishing.

Qualification

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Research experiencePassion for sciencePeer-review process understandingEditorial experienceAuthorship experienceReviewer experienceSelf-motivatedDiplomaticFlexibleOutstanding organizational skillsTime managementCommunication skills command of English languageCollaborationEfficiencyEffectivenessManuscript Handling SystemEditorial ManagerScholarOnePublishingScientific News WritingData AnalysisProblem-SolvingHard Working

Required

Have a PhD degree in the natural sciences; any additional postdoc experience would be beneficial.

Basic, translational or clinical research experience.

Have a passion for science and its communication and are prepared to broaden their knowledge by working across a spectrum of research areas.

Have a good understanding of the peer-review process (for example, have been previously involved as an editor, author, or reviewer).

Are self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible, have outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills, and have excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).

Can collaborate efficiently and effectively on multiple products with many different colleagues in teams across various global office locations.

Preferred

Previous experience with a manuscript handling system (e.g., Editorial Manager or ScholarOne), previous publishing/scientific news writing experience, and an interest in data analysis would be advantageous.

Benefits

Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development

Company

Wiley

Glassdoor

3.6

Wiley champions those who see knowledge as a force for good.

Founded in 1807

Hoboken, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

http://www.wiley.com

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