Associate or Senior Editor

American Association for the Advancement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The American Association for the Advancement Science (AAAS) invites applications for an Associate or Senior Editor at Science. The role focuses on managing and editing physics manuscripts, evaluating their scientific value, and guiding authors through revisions.

Strong networking, editorial judgment, and exceptional written communication are essential. We value 1–5 years of post-PhD experience, a PhD in physics, and the ability to work with a tight-knit team; editorial experience is preferred

Qualifications

• A PhD in physics is required and post-PhD experience is valued.
• Strong ability to evaluate scientific work and discuss technical issues.
• Excellent written, listening, and communication skills for authors and reviewers.
• Editorial experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage evaluation, review, and editing of physics manuscripts.
• Judge scientific value and select reviewers for submissions.
• Discuss and Recommend Manuscripts with staff, advisors, and authors.
• Write summaries of research results for publication.
• Guide authors on revisions and edit manuscripts for content and style.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Peer review coordination

Networking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Research evaluation

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Washington D.C.
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Washington D.C.
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Cambridge, UK
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Cambridge, UK
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Remote
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Remote
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Science Magazine seek a talented editor to join our team as an Associate or Senior Editor at Science. We are looking for someone with a strong research background in physics with a focus on photonics. We seek applicants who have the ability to rigorously and critically evaluate scientific work, as well as a great love of science and excellent networking skills.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the evaluation, review, and editing of submitted manuscripts in physics.
• Judge the scientific value of research and select reviewers for submitted manuscripts.
• Discuss and make recommendations regarding manuscripts and reviews with other staff, advisors, and authors.
• Write summaries of research results for publication.
• Guide authors on manuscript revisions and edit the manuscripts for scientific content and style before and after revisions.
• Follow the manuscript through the production process to ensure material is published in a timely manner.
• Commission and edit timely review articles on a broad range of topics.
• Foster relationships and communication with the scientific community through meetings and professional contacts.
• Represent Science at scientific meetings nationally and internationally.
• A PhD in physics.
• One to five years of post-PhD experience, including postdoctoral research experience and multiple publications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of scientific research methods in order to discuss technical issues with authors.
• Outreach skills to be effective at acquiring excellent papers.
• Exceptional written, communication, and listening skills in order to communicate with authors and reviewers in evaluating, editing and modifying manuscripts.
• Ability to work constructively as a member of a tight-knit team.
• Editorial experience not required, but preferred.

Location

We have offices in Washington, DC and Cambridge, UK. Additionally, this position is open to remote workers in select US states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where AAAS has a business presence, you may not be eligible for this position. Please contact our Talent Team [e-mail] with any questions regarding your eligibility.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $84,000 – $95,000 per year (for candidates hired in the US).

• paid vacation leave
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• health insurance
• flexible spending account
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• vision insurance
• retirement benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• each subject to the terms of the applicable program.
• Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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