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Assistant Editor - Life Sciences, Immunology

Employer
Wiley
Location
Germany
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Dec 13, 2021

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Sector
STEM Publishing
Organization Type
Corporate

Job Details

At Wiley, we welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning whether online or by book. Learning is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

Interested in a career in scientific publishing? Wiley-VCH's European Journal of Immunology is looking for an Assistant Editor. The position is based in Germany either in the Weinheim office or working remotely from a German location.

How you will make an impact:
  • Scientifically assess and handle manuscripts throughout the peer-review process in conjunction with the Executive Committee of the Journal and other members of the in-house editorial team
  • Commission content and actively contribute to the strategic development of the Journal, tracking the Journal's progress against key performance indicators
  • Network with the scientific community and promote the Journal via social media
  • Developmentally edit reviews, news and other commissioned material
  • Handle manuscripts from acceptance through to publication
  • Contribute to the development of Wiley's cell and molecular biology portfolio

We are looking for people who have:
  • A PhD in an immunological discipline, with postdoctoral immunological research being an advantage
  • An excellent command of the English language
  • Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiasm and successful experience of working both in a team and independently
  • Taken initiative for establishing and driving projects forward and prioritising tasks, including administration, accordingly
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills; the ability to multi-task and work under time pressure to meet deadlines is essential.
  • Passion for immunology and scientific publishing, and enjoy learning new skills. Previous publishing experience is not required as full training will be provided.

About Wiley:

We are in one of the most dynamic periods in our history as technology, globalism and economic diversity create far-reaching changes in the world. As a learning business, Wiley makes meaningful contributions to research discovery and lifelong learning by helping organizations achieve their goals and people achieve success from education through their career. We may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: change with the times and adapt to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. The company's headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in and fit for the position to be considered. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Company

Wiley's mission has always focused on helping our customers succeed, wherever they are in their education and professional careers.

We are bridging the higher education gap by delivering content solutions in new and innovative ways to enrich the learning experience. We are a proven leader in strategic higher education consulting and partnering with educators and institutions globally to achieve success, and our print and digital solutions enable students and instructors worldwide. We encourage learning to be a continuous, lifelong experience – an integral, essential part of every stage of building a career.

We are closing the talent deficit by supporting employers, helping them find and retain top talent, assess their employees’ skill sets, and implement training in order to transform company cultures. For decades we’ve helped people learn; today we’re showing them new ways to achieve, get certified and advance their careers.

We are strengthening the research community by partnering with learned societies and supporting researchers to communicate discoveries that make a difference. We collaborate with authors, societies, libraries, and other members of the research community to generate, communicate, and enable access to the scientific and scholarly insights that are helping to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Our commitment to partnership helps us advance innovation and connect researchers, learners, and professionals with the content, platforms, and tools they need to be successful.

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