Hybrid Food Science Job at Wiley
Are you searching for a prestigious Hybrid Food Science Job that combines scientific expertise with academic publishing? Wiley is hiring an Assistant Editor – Food Science for its hybrid offices in Noida and Pune. This exciting opportunity is perfect for PhD holders passionate about food science, nutrition, scientific communication, and peer-reviewed publishing. If you’re looking for Assistant Editor Jobs with a globally recognized publisher, this is an outstanding opportunity for life science graduates and researchers to build a rewarding editorial career.
About Wiley
Wiley is one of the world’s leading academic publishing companies, dedicated to advancing research, education, and professional learning. With an extensive portfolio of high-impact scientific journals, books, and digital learning resources, Wiley supports researchers, educators, and professionals across diverse disciplines. The company fosters innovation, scientific integrity, and collaboration while offering exciting Assistant Editor Jobs and career opportunities for researchers seeking to transition into scholarly publishing.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Assistant Editor – Food Science
- Company: Wiley
- Job Requisition ID: R2600790
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra OR Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required 3 days a week)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
The Assistant Editor is responsible for managing manuscripts throughout the editorial lifecycle, from submission to final decision. The role serves as a key liaison between authors, reviewers, and internal editorial teams, ensuring a fair, efficient, and high-quality peer-review process.
The Assistant Editor applies scientific expertise and editorial judgment to support the integrity, impact, and growth of Wiley’s journal portfolio, including titles such as Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry Europe journals, Small, Physical Status Solidi, and Macromolecular journals.
Key Responsibilities
Manuscript Management
- Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, scientific quality, originality, and research integrity.
- Make initial editorial decisions and provide clear, constructive decision rationales in line with journal policies.
- Assess revised manuscripts and author responses to determine the next steps.
- Recommend suitable alternative journals within the portfolio when appropriate.
Peer Review Management
- Select, invite, and manage peer reviewers to ensure timely and high-quality reviews.
- Evaluate reviewer reports and make editorial decisions, including accept, reject, revise, or refer.
- Identify and escalate potential ethical or research integrity concerns using established procedures.
Content Development
- Commission articles, special issues, and invited content aligned with the journal’s strategy.
- Engage subject-matter experts to contribute reviews, commentaries, and other commissioned content.
- Track and manage invited content pipelines and contributor communications.
Editorial Operations
- Analyze editorial performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with senior editors and editorial teams to share knowledge and best practices.
- Participate in training and development to build proficiency in editorial systems and workflows.
Qualifications
- Educational Qualification: PhD/Doctorate or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant academic discipline.
- Preferred Qualification: Postdoctoral research experience.
Research Experience
Candidates should have research experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Food Chemistry
- Food Biochemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Food Processing
- Food Engineering
- Food Preservation
- Food Quality
- Food Safety
- Food Analysis
Experience
- Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor.
- International research experience outside the candidate’s home country is strongly preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
- Demonstrated interest in science communication and continuous learning.
