PLOS Biology - Associate Editor

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WAThis is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America.Role SummaryPLOS Biology is looking for an enthusiastic life scientist to join our dedicated Editorial team as an Associate or Senior Editor, depending on experience. The position is available immediately and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.This is an intellectually stimulating position that calls for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. As an integral member of the editorial team on this leading open-access biology journal, you will be 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. We pride ourselves on providing a top-class service to authors thanks to direct engagement with our Editorial Board, reviewers, and authors. A key aspect of the job is interaction with the scientific community, including attending international conferences and visiting research institutes. The successful candidate must therefore be dynamic and outgoing, be prepared to travel, and have excellent interpersonal skills. As a PLOS Biology editor, you will work with the editorial team to think outside of the box, troubleshoot, and innovate when necessary to respond to the needs of the scientific community.Previous editorial experience is preferred but not required. The position is remote and can be based in the UK or in select US states and candidates should be eligible to work in one of the two countries.ResponsibilitiesHandling research manuscripts submitted to the journalCommissioning articles for the Magazine sectionUndertaking lab visits and travelling to conferences to represent the journal and PLOS, and to recruit high-quality submissions to the journalParticipating in writing of editorials, blog posts, and other related materialsParticipating in the daily running of the journal, including all editorial projects and initiatives aligned with the goals of the journalQualifications and ExperienceA PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience. Expertise in any area of the life sciences will be considered, but a background in neuroscience is preferred.Ability to understand and assess research on a broad range of topics within the life sciences.Excellent written and oral communication skills.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.To apply, please send your CV, covering letter, and a concise discussion of recent scientific developments that you have found particularly exciting (stating why).The base salary range we’ve established for the

Associate Editor is

(UK) £35,000 - £47,000 (US) $65,000 - $85,000 and the Senior Editor is

(UK) £42,000 - £57,000.

The final salary will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, education, and other qualifications; the region in which the candidate resides, and internal pay equity with current PLOS employees in similar jobs. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package that will be shared with candidates in the interview process.The Organization:PLOS is a non-profit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. PLOS journals propelled the movement for OA alternatives to subscription journals. We established the first multi-disciplinary publication inclusive of all excellent research regardless of novelty or impact and demonstrated the importance of open data availability. As we continue to lead the way in making research content more open, we need to make it a system that's open for everyone. We are intentionally spreading our roots deeper, globally.We believe in pushing the boundaries of 'Open' to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding—it’s core to who we are, inside and out. Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We’re ever-evolving in our journey for representation and equity, and strongly encourage applicants of diverse identities to apply: you’ll find a group of critical thinkers eager to challenge the status quo and learn with you as we continue breaking barriers to open science.

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