Remote Senior Editor, Publication Ethics (12-Month)

Public Library of Science - PLOS; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Stipend for home office

Job summary

Public Library of Science - PLOS is seeking a Senior Editor, Publication Ethics, for a 12‑month FTC. This fully remote role involves investigating and resolving ethics cases across PLOS journals and supporting journal teams in ethics policy and practice.

The candidate will engage with COPE guidelines, lead ethics initiatives, and contribute to education for staff on ethics case handling. Strong editorial ethics background is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific discipline.
• Experience in editorial or publication ethics in STM publishing.
• Experience resolving publication ethics cases.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with COPE standards (preferred).
• Post-graduate research in a scientific, clinical, or social sciences discipline.

Responsibilities

• Resolve publication ethics cases in line with PLOS standards and COPE guidance.
• Provide timely support for ethics case work and document processes.
• Contribute to team and cross-functional initiatives on ethics and integrity.
• Support journal staff editors in manuscript handling and peer review ethics.
• Communicate ethics cases clearly to involved stakeholders and editors.
• Train staff on ethics case management and standards.

Skills

Editorial ethics experience

COPE knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or PhD

Tools

None

Job description

Public Library of Science - PLOS is seeking a Senior Editor, Publication Ethics, for a 12‑month FTC. This fully remote role involves investigating and resolving ethics cases across PLOS journals and supporting journal teams in ethics policy and practice.

The candidate will engage with COPE guidelines, lead ethics initiatives, and contribute to education for staff on ethics case handling. Strong editorial ethics background is required.