Associate Editor, PRL
About The Position
Physical Review Letters (PRL) is the world’s premier physics letter journal and the American Physical Society’s (APS) flagship publication. Since 1958 PRL has contributed to the APS mission to advance physics by publishing many of the key results, including dozens of which led to Nobel prizes. This role involves handling all phases of the peer review process and ultimately deciding which papers are published. The position requires a dynamic and personable individual with a strong scientific background in Quantum Information Science and Technology. Editors stay engaged with the physics community and abreast of the latest research by attending meetings and visiting research institutions. Editors also participate in various editorial initiatives and cross-departmental APS projects. No editorial experience is required, though familiarity with the review process as an author and referee is expected. The Associate Editor is a full-time position and does not include visa sponsorship. APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access within the United States, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. APS values diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds. APS offers a dynamic work environment with an outstanding total compensation package, including salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent paid time off.
Requirements
- A PhD and postdoctoral experience in Quantum Information Science and Technology.
- A minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience.
- Excellent knowledge of the science and literature in their field.
- Familiarity with existing research groups in that area.
- Strong sense of integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to make prompt independent evaluations and decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work well both alone and as part of a team.
- Broad background and outlook, as PRL covers all areas of physics research.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with considerable editorial experience in handling manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrated impact in that role, may qualify for a senior position.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of peer review for a suite of manuscripts, including determining if review is warranted, selecting referees, evaluating responses, and deciding whether to publish.
- Maintain close contact with the other PRL editors and with the editors of other journals in the Physical Review portfolio.
- Help select and briefly summarize papers to highlight.
- Keep up with current and emerging physics research, and communicate such information with editors across the portfolio.
- Support the manuscript post acceptance process, as needed, including the acquisition of editorial summaries and images and the resolution of production issues.
- Perform editorial checks to ensure the overall quality and timeliness of published papers.
- Maintain high ethical standards and fairness at all editorial stages, ensuring that decisions align with editorial policy and practice.
- Gain mastery of the peer-review management system.
- Represent the journals and APS at scientific conferences.
- Actively engage and develop strong relationships and trust with a broad network of researchers.
- Contribute to journal-level projects and strategy, such as content commissioning, social media, organizing outreach events, and data analytics.
- Actively contribute to ensuring the journals are diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
- 8% employer-paid retirement contribution
- Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
- Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
- Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
- Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $1,500.00 (USD) - 100% employer paid
- Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage 100% employer paid
- Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
- Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
- Disability insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance
- Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Vacation: 15 days annually
- Generous holiday leave: 17 paid office closures; includes one week closure at the end of December
- Personal leave: 4 days annually
- Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
- Sick leave: 10 days annually
- Bereavement & Compassion leave: 2 -15 days based on loss
- 12 weeks employer-paid family leave
- College tuition reimbursement plan
- Job related seminar & continuing education 100% employer paid
- Professional Certification/Recertification 100% employer paid
- Training and professional development; access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
