Remote Life Sciences Associate Editor for Open Science

Public Library of Science; United States; À distance; USD 67 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Résumé du poste

PLOS, a nonprofit publisher, seeks an Associate Editor for its journals. The role involves editorial decision-making, using research experience and internal guidelines to guide manuscript evaluation and development. You will collaborate across divisions to support journals and promote editorial excellence.

The position emphasizes rigorous review, policy development, and engaging with the scholarly community, while adapting to diverse time zones and remote work expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment, publishing, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to assess submissions critically and make editorial decisions.

Responsabilités

• Serve as escalation point for complex editorial queries.
• Support editorial teams and external partners to uphold scientific rigor.
• Evaluate submissions based on reviewer feedback and guidelines.
• Contribute to policy development and journal visibility.
• Build relationships with the academic community.
• Demonstrate adaptability and growth mindset.

Connaissances

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Independent work

Research background

Formation

PhD required

Description du poste

PLOS, a nonprofit publisher, seeks an Associate Editor for its journals. The role involves editorial decision-making, using research experience and internal guidelines to guide manuscript evaluation and development. You will collaborate across divisions to support journals and promote editorial excellence.

The position emphasizes rigorous review, policy development, and engaging with the scholarly community, while adapting to diverse time zones and remote work expectations.