Remote Senior Editor, Publication Ethics

Public Library of Science; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Library of Science is seeking a Senior Editor, Publication Ethics to investigate and resolve ethics cases across PLOS journals, support journal teams, and contribute to policy development. This role requires strong communication, meticulous analysis, and experience in STM publishing ethics.

The position is fully remote with UK and certain US state applicants eligible; 12-month FTC; includes benefits and opportunities to influence integrity standards across PLOS journals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present clearly.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail; proactive problem-solving.
• Experience collaborating with remote teams and cross-functional groups.
• Familiarity with COPE standards and guidance; commitment to research integrity.
• Prior experience investigating and resolving publication ethics cases.
• Knowledge of editors’ decision-making processes and peer-review workflows.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve publication ethics cases across PLOS journals.
• Provide ethics support to journal teams and editors during manuscript handling, peer review, and post-publication phases.
• Contribute to team and cross-functional projects on ethics, integrity, and policy updates.
• Train staff and recruit for vacant Publication Ethics positions as needed.
• Communicate with stakeholders rapidly and effectively about ethics cases.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Remote collaboration

Open access advocacy

Publication ethics knowledge

Investigation experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in scientific discipline

Editorial/publication ethics experience in STM

Job description

Public Library of Science is seeking a Senior Editor, Publication Ethics to investigate and resolve ethics cases across PLOS journals, support journal teams, and contribute to policy development. This role requires strong communication, meticulous analysis, and experience in STM publishing ethics.

The position is fully remote with UK and certain US state applicants eligible; 12-month FTC; includes benefits and opportunities to influence integrity standards across PLOS journals.