Remote Associate Editor, Open-Science Journals (PhD)

Plos; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment with in-

Job summary

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee manuscript editorial processes for its journals. This remote role requires applying prior research experience, critical evaluation, and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions, collaborating with division colleagues and teams across the organization.

The Associate Editor will evaluate submissions, respond to reviewers, and help drive policy development and journal visibility within a global editorial network.

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 experience

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

PhD

Job description

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee manuscript editorial processes for its journals. This remote role requires applying prior research experience, critical evaluation, and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions, collaborating with division colleagues and teams across the organization.

The Associate Editor will evaluate submissions, respond to reviewers, and help drive policy development and journal visibility within a global editorial network.