<p><strong></strong></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>*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. </strong></span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong><em>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</em></strong></span></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Handling research manuscripts submitted to the journal</li><li>Commissioning articles for the Front section</li><li>Undertaking lab visits and travelling to conferences to represent the journal and PLOS, and to recruit high-quality submissions to the journal</li><li>Participating in writing of editorials, blog posts and other related materials</li><li>Participating in the daily running of the journal, including all editorial projects and initiatives aligned with the goals of the journal </li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge and Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevent industry.</li><li>Experience in cross- collaboration and ability to manage projects</li><li>Ability to understand and assess research on a broad range of topics within the medical sciences.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>A keen eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding time-management and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively, with teams across two continents, and deliver against firm deadlines.</li><li>A passion for science, scientific communication and open access.</li><li>Previous editorial experience in assessing research manuscripts and handling manuscripts through peer review is desired, but not required.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area required</li></ul><p> Physical Requirements and Work Environment </p><ul><li>Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer</li><li>Some national and international travel will be required</li><li>Some flexibility to work across time zones </li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto">The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is <strong>$67,000 - $73,500</strong></span><strong>. </strong><span data-contrast="auto">PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BENEFITS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">US:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">401k with employer match</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Parental leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Birthday and three winter holidays days off</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Short term and long term disability insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">2 days paid time off for volunteering per year</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About PLOS </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in </span> <span data-contrast="auto">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.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local </span> <span data-contrast="auto">scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community </span><span data-contrast="auto">of scientific researchers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We’re committed to equal opportunity</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span> <span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Visit</span><a href="http://plos.org/careers"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"> plos.org/careers</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> to learn more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To learn more about how PLOS protects your privacy, see our <a href="https://plos.org/employee-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Employee Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div>