via Greenhouse · 11 September 2026 ·8 days ago

PLOS One Associate Editor - Life Sciences

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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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