Remote Life Sciences Associate Editor – PhD Required

PLOS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment with a £

Remote work stipend

Job summary

PLOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing open science. The Associate Editor will oversee editorial processes for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, drawing on research experience to make nuanced decisions and support policy development across journals.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work across time zones in a fully remote setup with UK/US applicants welcome. A PhD is required for this position.

Qualifications

• PhD is required.
• Experience in publishing or research environment.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as escalation point for complex editorial queries.
• Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers’ comments.
• Develop editorial policy and promote journals’ visibility and reputation.
• Handle publication ethics queries.
• Build relationships with the academic community.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset.

Skills

Research experience

Organized

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Prioritization

Education

PhD required

Job description

PLOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing open science. The Associate Editor will oversee editorial processes for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, drawing on research experience to make nuanced decisions and support policy development across journals.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work across time zones in a fully remote setup with UK/US applicants welcome. A PhD is required for this position.