Editorial Research Associate

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA, VT.

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.

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.

Role Summary

PLOS is a nonprofit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.  The Editorial Research Associate is a member of PLOS’ Editorial Board Services team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the Editorial Boards for PLOS’ suite of influential open-access journals. Key priorities include identifying and recruiting candidate Editorial Board members, supporting the Editorial Boards to offer excellent service to authors, and improving Editorial Board members’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact qualified individuals to serve on PLOS journals’ editorial boards
• Vet candidates against individual journals’ Editorial Board criteria
• Work collaboratively with Editorial Board Services managers and Editorial and Publishing stakeholders to ensure that the composition of the board reflects each journal’s community
• Develop resources for board members to ensure consistency in decision making and high levels of engagement
• Deploy feedback to individual editors to ensure adherence to best practices 
• Prepare reports and conduct data analysis on board performance
• Develop documentation for relevant policies, procedures, and workflows 
• Communicate team and project updates (outcomes, results, and key performance indicators) during in-team and cross-departmental meetings
• Monitor performance of vendor teams 
• Maintain quality and integrity of Editorial Board Member profile information

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience working in scholarly publishing and/or experience working in a research setting
• Experience with database searching or mining for relevant concepts, keywords, or individuals, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Dimensions and/or other scholarly databases
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with cross-cultural competencies
• Strong organization and time management skills, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent professional experience in scholarly publishing

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer
• Some national and international travel will be required
• Some flexibility to work across time zones

The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is (UK) £27,000 - £36,800 or (US) $55,000 - $75,000.  PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below. 

BENEFITS: 

US: 

• 401k with employer match 
• Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid) 
• Paid Vacation, 12 public holidays and sick leave 
• Parental leave 
• Birthday and three winter holidays days off 
• Short term and long term disability insurance 
• 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year 
• Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office  

UK: 

• Private medical insurance 
• Life assurance 
• Income protection  
• Personal accident insurance 
• Pension with up to 10% employer match 
• 25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave 
• Birthday and three winter holidays days off 
• 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year 
• Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

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