PLOS Medicine Associate Editor

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA. 

In the US, this is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America

Role Summary

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.

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 

Knowledge and Skills 

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

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area required

 Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer
• Some national and international travel will be required
• Some flexibility to work across time zones 

The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is $67,000 - $73,500. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below. 

BENEFITS: 

US: 

• 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  

About PLOS  

Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in  open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge. Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local  scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers. 

 We’re committed to equal opportunity 

We’re working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out.  Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our colleagues because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all.  

Visit plos.org/careers to learn more.