Editor-in-Chief (Physics, PhD)

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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Editor-in-Chief with a PhD in Physics to join our in-house editorial team, particularly for our growing Open Access flagship journal Advanced Physics Research. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and editorial direction of our leading Advanced family of journals. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and impact of published content, while working closely with authors, reviewers, and fellow editors.

How you will make an impact:

• Leverage your network, subject expertise, and market awareness to drive content acquisition and submissions growth across the physics portfolio.

• Strategically develop one or more journals from both scientific and publishing perspectives within the broader physics journals portfolio.

• Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists who serve as authors, peer reviewers, and editorial board members.

• Represent Wiley and the physics portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach at universities and research institutes.

• Contribute to editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for manuscripts submitted to several journals.

• Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture built on trust, respect, and high performance.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD in Physics, with an excellent research background and strong understanding of current trends and developments in the field.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving and a focus on achieving outcomes.

• Ability to work collaboratively and achieve results through influence, relationship-building, and subject credibility.

• A self-motivated, diplomatic, and adaptable approach, with outstanding organisational and time-management skills and excellent command of English (written and verbal).

• A strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer-review process. Prior publishing experience is highly desired.

• A keen interest in science communication and a strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.

• Confidence in presenting and representing the journal portfolio at conferences and during institute visits, and willingness to travel.

About Wiley:

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We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. 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.

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