Remote Public Health & Epidemiology Associate Editor

Public Library of Science; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance (D

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave

Parental leave

Birthday and winter holidays time off

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Public Library of Science (PLOS) is seeking an Associate Editor for a fully remote role. You will oversee the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, drawing on your research experience, critical assessment skills, and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

You will collaborate with division colleagues and other teams to deliver developmental and promotional activities, uphold scientific rigor, handle ethics queries, and engage with the academic community

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.
• Handle publication ethics queries.
• Build relationships with members of the academic community.
• Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Research environment experience

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject

PhD or MD preferred

Job description

Public Library of Science (PLOS) is seeking an Associate Editor for a fully remote role. You will oversee the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals, drawing on your research experience, critical assessment skills, and internal guidelines to make nuanced editorial decisions.

You will collaborate with division colleagues and other teams to deliver developmental and promotional activities, uphold scientific rigor, handle ethics queries, and engage with the academic community