Editor-in-Chief, Multidisciplinary​/Applied Sciences

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.

Wiley's journal portfolio is looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team in the role of Editor-in-Chief. You will use your background in scientific research, your knowledge of the publishing landscape, and your strong communication and networking skills to drive the strategic development of one or more journals across materials science, engineering, chemistry, applied physics, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of an established journal, raising its profile and visibility within the research community, attracting high-quality authors and content, and supporting growth into emerging and interdisciplinary subject areas. The Editor-in-Chief will also be involved in the peer-review process and decision- making for submitted manuscripts, ensuring adherence to best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.

• Leverage your network, subject expertise, understanding of research trends, and desk research skills to drive content acquisition and submission growth.
• Strategically develop one or more journals from both scientific and publishing perspectives, with a focus on strengthening the journal's position within its broader portfolio and research community.
• Support the journal's expansion into relevant growth areas while maintaining strength across its existing core scope.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists, including authors, peer reviewers, editorial board members, and wider community stakeholders.
• Represent Wiley and the journal portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities, research institutes, and relevant scientific communities.
• Contribute to the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making process for submitted manuscripts.
• Identify opportunities to attract high-quality submissions, develop commissioning strategies, and build visibility for the journal within relevant research communities.
• Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect, collaboration, and high performance.

• A PhD in materials science, engineering, chemistry, applied physics, biotechnology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments.
• 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 excellent organizational 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 the publishing industry is highly desired.
• A keen interest in science communication and strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
• Confidence to present and represent the journal portfolio at conferences and through institute visits, nurture existing contacts and develop new networks, including the willingness to travel.

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,…