Remote Public Health & Epidemiology Associate Editor

plos; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Volunteer days

Remote work with home office stipend

Job summary

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee editorial processes for manuscripts across its journals. This role leverages prior research experience and strong critical evaluation to make nuanced decisions.

You will collaborate with division colleagues to support developmental and promotional activities for PLOS journals. The position requires postgraduate qualifications with PhD or MD preferred, and is fully remote for candidates in the UK or select US states.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment, publishing, or related industry.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to provide editorial feedback.
• Ability to manage deadlines with high quality and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to set priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as escalation point for complex editorial queries.
• Support editorial board and third-party teams to uphold standards.
• Evaluate submissions and decisions based on reviewers' comments.
• Develop editorial policy and improve journal visibility and reputation.
• Handle publication ethics queries.
• Build relationships with the academic community.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Postgraduate degree

PhD/MD preferred

Job description

PLOS is seeking an Associate Editor to oversee editorial processes for manuscripts across its journals. This role leverages prior research experience and strong critical evaluation to make nuanced decisions.

You will collaborate with division colleagues to support developmental and promotional activities for PLOS journals. The position requires postgraduate qualifications with PhD or MD preferred, and is fully remote for candidates in the UK or select US states.