PLOS Medicine Associate Editor

Public Library of Science

6d • $67,000 - $73,500 • Remote

About The Position

PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.
This role is responsible for recruiting and assessing research manuscripts, partnering with the Editorial Board of Academic Editors, handling peer review and commissioning articles for our Magazine section.

Requirements

• Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevent industry.
• Experience in cross- collaboration and ability to manage projects
• Ability to understand and assess research on a broad range of topics within the medical sciences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail
• Outstanding time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, with teams across two continents, and deliver against firm deadlines.
• A passion for science, scientific communication and open access.
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area required

Nice To Haves

• Previous editorial experience in assessing research manuscripts and handling manuscripts through peer review is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handling research manuscripts submitted to the journal
• Commissioning articles for the Front section
• Undertaking lab visits and travelling to conferences to represent the journal and PLOS, and to recruit high-quality submissions to the journal
• Participating in writing of editorials, blog posts and other related materials
• Participating in the daily running of the journal, including all editorial projects and initiatives aligned with the goals of the journal

Benefits

• 401k with employer match
• Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)
• Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Birthday and three winter holidays days off
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
• Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level