Remote Associate Editor, Open-Science Publishing

Public-Library-of-Science; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension with up to 10% employer match

25 days holidays, maternity and p…

Job summary

PLOS is a nonprofit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. The Associate Editor oversees the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, applying prior research experience and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

This fully remote UK-based role requires strong critical evaluation, excellent communication, and the ability to work across time zones to support

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry.
• Highly organized and efficient, with strong critical assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Able to work under tight deadlines whilst achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Able to set priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.
• Support other teams at PLOS, members of the editorial board, and third-party editorial teams to ensure high standards of scientific rigor and editorial integrity are upheld.
• Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers’ comments.
• Participate in activities to develop editorial policy and improve the visibility and reputation of journals in the PLOS portfolio.
• Build relationships with members of the academic community.
• Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.

Skills

Research experience

Editorial decision-making

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (PhD/MD preferred)

Job description

PLOS is a nonprofit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. The Associate Editor oversees the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, applying prior research experience and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

This fully remote UK-based role requires strong critical evaluation, excellent communication, and the ability to work across time zones to support