Associate Editor - Life Sciences
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PLOSAcademic Publishing
Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA., Some flexibility to work across time zonesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary67,000 - 73,625 USD per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Project Management
Requirements
- A PhD is required.
- Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry.
- Highly organized and efficient with strong critical assessment abilities.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with high quality and accuracy.
- Ability to set priorities and work independently.
- Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.
- Ability to perform tasks while stationary at a desk and using a computer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.
- Support editorial board members and third-party teams to ensure high standards of scientific rigor and integrity.
- Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers’ comments.
- Participate in activities to develop editorial policy and improve journal visibility and reputation.
- Handle publication ethics queries.
- Build relationships with members of the academic community.
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