UK-based Remote Public Health & Epidemiology Editor

PLOS; United Kingdom; Remoto; GBP 35.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Pension with up to 10% employer match

25 days holidays, maternity/paternity

Birthday and winter holidays days off

2 days volunteering per year

Fully remote work environment with a £

Descrizione del lavoro

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals. The role requires research experience, critical evaluation, and adherence to internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

It is fully remote/home based with applications accepted from candidates based in the UK; this is a 12-month FTC. Responsibilities include escalating complex queries, evaluating submissions, collaborating with editorial teams, policy development, and

Competenze

• Experience in a research environment, publishing, or related industry.
• Highly organized with strong critical assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Able to set priorities and work independently.

Mansioni

• Serve as escalation point for complex editorial queries.
• Support editorial teams and external partners to uphold scientific rigor and integrity.
• Evaluate submissions and decisions based on reviewer comments.
• Contribute to developing editorial policy and raise journal visibility.
• Handle publication ethics queries.
• Build relationships with the academic community.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and adaptability.

Conoscenze

Research experience

Editorial judgment

Strong communication

Time management

Independent work

Formazione

Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject

PhD or similar preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals. The role requires research experience, critical evaluation, and adherence to internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

It is fully remote/home based with applications accepted from candidates based in the UK; this is a 12-month FTC. Responsibilities include escalating complex queries, evaluating submissions, collaborating with editorial teams, policy development, and