<p></p><h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"><span data-contrast="auto">*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA.</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Role Summary</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":80,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">PLOS is a nonprofit 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">The Associate Editor oversees the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals. This role will require the use of prior research experience, critical evaluation skills, and internal guidelines to make nuanced and complex editorial decisions. The Associate Editor works with colleagues in their division and other teams to deliver developmental and promotional activities for PLOS journals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Responsibilities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":80,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Support other teams at PLOS, members of the editorial board, and third-party editorial teams to ensure high standards of scientific rigor and editorial integrity are upheld.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers’ comments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in activities to develop editorial policy and improve the visibility and reputation of journals in the PLOS portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Handle publication ethics queries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Build relationships with members of the academic community.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Knowledge and Skills</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":80,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Highly organized and efficient, with strong critical assessment, and problem-solving abilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to work under tight deadlines whilst achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to set priorities and work independently.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Qualifications</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":80,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-contrast="auto">A PhD is required. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Physical Requirements and Work Environment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":80,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Some national and international travel may be required occasionally</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Some flexibility to work across time zones</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is <strong>(UK) £35,000 - £38,950 / (US) $67000 to $73,625</strong>. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BENEFITS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>US:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">401k with employer match</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Parental leave</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Birthday and three winter holidays days off</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Short term and long term disability insurance</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2 days paid time off for volunteering per year</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">UK:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Private medical insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Life assurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Income protection </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Personal accident insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Pension with up to 10% employer match</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Birthday and three winter holidays days off</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">2 days paid time off for volunteering per year</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{}">Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About PLOS </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>We’re committed to equal opportunity</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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 strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Visit<a href="http://plos.org/careers"> plos.org/careers</a> to learn more.</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"></span></span></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>