Remote Life Sciences Associate Editor – Open Science Journal

plos; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee the editorial process for manuscripts across its journals. The role leverages research experience, critical assessment, and adherence to internal guidelines to deliver nuanced editorial decisions.

Collaboration with division colleagues and other teams will drive developmental and promotional activities for the journals. This fully remote position supports candidates in the UK and several US states.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.
• Support other teams and editorial board members to uphold high standards of rigor and integrity.
• Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers' comments.
• Participate in activities to develop editorial policy and improve journal visibility.
• Handle publication ethics queries.
• Build relationships with the academic community.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and adaptability to change.

Skills

Editorial experience

Critical assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

PhD

Job description

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee the editorial process for manuscripts across its journals. The role leverages research experience, critical assessment, and adherence to internal guidelines to deliver nuanced editorial decisions.

Collaboration with division colleagues and other teams will drive developmental and promotional activities for the journals. This fully remote position supports candidates in the UK and several US states.