Associate Editor, PRE

APS • New York, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

The American Physical Society (APS) is seeking a dynamic and personable individual with a strong scientific background to join its close-knit team of editors for the Physical Review E (PRE) journal. PRE is a premier interdisciplinary journal for high-quality developments in statistical, nonlinear, complex systems, biological, soft matter, fluids, plasma, and computational physics, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. As an Associate Editor, you will manage all phases of the peer review process, decide which papers to publish, stay engaged with the physics community, attend meetings, and participate in editorial initiatives and APS projects. No prior editorial experience is required, as training will be provided, but familiarity with the review process as an author and referee is expected. Candidates with significant editorial experience may qualify for a senior position. This is a full-time position and does not include visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• PhD and postdoctoral experience in one or more of the following areas: statistical physics, nonlinear physics, complex systems, biological physics, soft matter, fluids, plasma physics, computational physics.
• A broad background and outlook, as PRE covers a large chunk of physics research.
• A minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the science and literature in their field.
• Familiarity with existing research groups in their 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.
• Familiarity with the review process as an author and referee.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable editorial experience in handling manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrated impact in that role.

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 other PRE editors and editors of other journals in the APS portfolio.
• Help select and briefly summarize papers to highlight.
• Keep up with current and emerging physics research and communicate this information with editors across the portfolio.
• Support the manuscript post-acceptance process, including acquiring editorial summaries and images and resolving 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 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree