Editor in Chief - Aging

Wiley

EditorialFull TimeFrom £53k
Location
United Kingdom (Remote)
Posted
July 14, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor to join Wiley's Advanced team, serving as Deputy Editor for our flagship journal, Advanced Science, and Editor-in-Chief of a related Advanced spin-off title. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated Advanced portfolio ambassador with an extensive global network in Aging and translational research, driving strategic initiatives that bridge groundbreaking research communities and shape how interdisciplinary science is published and shared worldwide.

The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor actively participates in the peer review process and decision-making for submitted manuscripts while ensuring adoption of best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow Wiley's Advanced Portfolio within Aging and Geroscience globally.
  • Commission high-quality papers and build collaborative relationships with leading researchers through community engagement to enhance content quality and brand influence.
  • Collaborate with the global editorial team to manage manuscripts submitted from related subject areas for Advanced Science.
  • Launch and oversee management of new Advanced spin-off titles in relevant subject areas as the brand expands.
  • Manage titles within a team of in-house editors and be involved in Aging cluster strategy.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing teams to devise and implement brand-enhancing events and initiatives for both short-term and long-term success.
  • Lead generation and ideas for subject-related products passed on to appropriate colleagues.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Aging and related biomedical areas.
  • Post-doctoral experience would be preferred.
  • Manuscript handling experience (prescreening, peer review, final decision, appeals, and integrity cases).
  • Subject-matter expertise (academic).
  • Strong global network within research communities and proven track record of engaging with top-tier research talents.
  • Displays high integrity and honesty.
  • Mindset with ability to identify opportunities and convert strategic visions into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Love to travel (internationally).

Application Information

  • Please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: 53,000 GBP to 75,867 GBP