Associate Editor / Editor (Mathematics)

TL;DR

Associate Editor / Editor (Mathematics): Managing and developing a portfolio of academic books in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) with an accent on content acquisition, peer review management, and strategic growth. Focus on building strong relationships with academic authors, identifying emerging research trends, and guiding manuscripts through the production lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in Milan (hybrid working model)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global research publisher providing technology-enabled products and services to support the scientific and educational community.

What you will do

• Identify emerging trends in CSE and mathematics to shape the book portfolio.
• Solicit, evaluate, and develop book proposals, including managing the peer review process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, researchers, and academic partners.
• Negotiate publishing agreements and guide authors through manuscript preparation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth production handover.
• Represent the company at conferences and academic institutions to expand professional networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for conferences and meetings.
• For Editor level: Proven experience in a similar editorial or publishing role.

Nice to have

• Degree or PhD in mathematics or a related STEM field, ideally within CSE.
• Experience in academic publishing (books or journals).
• Experience in building academic networks or communities.
• Leadership or team management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Supportive environment for professional growth and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to global scientific progress and open research.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.