Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Editor within a global editorial team, you will play a key role in managing the peer review process and supporting editorial decision-making from submission through to publication. You will work closely with authors, reviewers, and researchers across the globe, ensuring high standards of scientific integrity and communication.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your subject matter expertise in photonics or related fields within a dynamic scientific publishing environment while collaborating with international stakeholders.

How you will make an impact

• Manage the peer review workflow from manuscript submission through to editorial decisions
• Evaluate and triage submissions to determine suitability and next steps
• Identify and select appropriate reviewers and manage reviewer communications
• Assess reviewer feedback and revised manuscripts to support final editorial decisions
• Communicate effectively with authors, reviewers, and researchers globally
• Support manuscript transfers across relevant journals when required
• Contribute to cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• Support strategic content acquisition and development

What we are looking for

• PhD in optics, photonics, physics, or a closely related field with experience in one or more of the areas (bio-)photonics, optoelectronic devices, theoretical physics/chemistry, spintronics, metamaterials, electromagnetic (including microwave) shielding, fiber optics
• Strong interest in scientific publishing and research communication
• Familiarity with the peer review process (as an author and/or reviewer)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Critical thinking and decision-making ability
• Ability to communicate diplomatically in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Previous experience with a manuscript handling system (e.g., Editorial Manager, Scholar One or Research Exchange) and postdoctoral experience would be advantageous

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. 

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. 

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. 

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

We are proud that 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 programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

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.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.