Acquisitions Editor Physical Sciences

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Acquisitions Editor Physical Sciences (f/m/d)
Berlin/Poland |Part
- Time (0.7 FTE) /Full time | November 1, 2026

As part of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) division, you, as an Acquisitions Editor Physical Sciences, will play a key role in shaping and growing our German-language legacy portfolio of journals and books. You'll scout out new publishing opportunities, drive our strategic goals, and ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish. A major part of your success will come from building strong, lasting relationships—connecting with researchers, editors, and thought leaders across the physical sciences community to spark new ideas and collaborations.

Salary range for the position - 8000- 11000 PLN gross/month when based in Poland,

Your tasks

• Strategic development and international alignment of our Physical
  Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science. Industrial Chemistry) portfolio in close coordination with our Vice President Publishing for STEM GSA (Germany Switzerland Austria).
• Acquisition of a publication portfolio
  (books, book series, electronic resources, journals) with a focus on the GSA market.
• Expansion and fostering of academic networks with authors, editors,societies, and research institutes, especially cultivating our legacy portfolio.
• Budget responsibility for project signings and output toward achieving
  economic objectives.
• Research the market and analyze, manage and delevolp the portfolio to identify growth opportunities and secure new publishing opportunities,
  including the launch or acquisition of journals, books, series, and major reference works in physical sciences.
• Lead negotiations and strategic discussions with partners and external collaborators.
• Taking sustainable decisions by watching the return on investments and meeting the group’s objectives.
• Close collaboration with our editorial office, production, and sales teams.
• Representation of the department at academic conferences.

Your profile

• A Master’s degree or ideally a PhD in one of the Physical Sciences disciplines
• Experience in academic publishing or a related field, with a solid understanding of the industry
• An acquired knowledge of the market and a strong interest in different (digital) publishing forms
• Excellent communication and networking skills, able to build strong relationships within the scientific community and all internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with digital publishing formats and workflows, and an interest
  in industry trends
• Proactive, goal-oriented, with strong time management and a balance between independent work and teamwork
• Quick to learn new tools and systems
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English and
  German
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

We offer you

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

Takka Bartels
People + Culture