Remote Life Sciences Editor | Open Science Publisher

PLOS; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health insurance (Dental & Vision)

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Birthday & winter holidays days off

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Remote work stipend

Job summary

PLOS is a nonprofit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.

The Associate Editor oversees the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, using prior research experience, critical evaluation skills, and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD is required.
• Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry.
• 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.
• 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.
• Handle publication ethics queries.
• Build relationships with members of the academic community.
• Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.

Skills

Research publishing experience

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

PhD

Job description

PLOS is a nonprofit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.

The Associate Editor oversees the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, using prior research experience, critical evaluation skills, and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.