PLOS Biology Associate Editor- FTC
This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK. This is a 12 month FTC.
For consideration, please send your CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role.
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 Biology is looking for an enthusiastic life scientist to join our dedicated Editorial team as an Associate or Senior Editor, depending on experience. The position is available immediately and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
This is an intellectually stimulating position that calls for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. As an integral member of the editorial team on this leading open-access biology journal, you will be 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. We pride ourselves on providing a top-class service to authors thanks to direct engagement with our Editorial Board, reviewers and authors. A key aspect of the job is interaction with the scientific community, including attending international conferences and visiting research institutes. The successful candidate must therefore be dynamic and outgoing, be prepared to travel and have excellent interpersonal skills. As a PLOS Biology editor, you will work with the editorial team to think outside of the box, trouble-shoot and innovate when necessary to respond to the needs of the scientific community.
Responsibilities
- Handling research manuscripts submitted to the journal
- Commissioning articles for the Magazine section
- Undertaking lab visits and travelling to conferences to represent the journal and PLOS, and to recruit high-quality submissions to the journal
- Participating in writing of editorials, blog posts and other related materials
- Participating in the daily running of the journal, including all editorial projects and initiatives aligned with the goals of the journal
Qualifications and Experience
- A PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience.
- Expertise in molecular cell biology is required, preferably in the context of plant science, and a keen interest in/knowledge of applied plant research/sustainability research would be a plus.
- Ability to understand and assess research on a broad range of topics within the life sciences.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A keen eye for detail
- Outstanding time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, with teams across two continents, and deliver against firm deadlines.
- A passion for science, scientific communication and open access.
- Previous editorial experience in assessing research manuscripts and handling manuscripts through peer review is desired, but not required.
The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is (UK) £35,000 - £47,000. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.
BENEFITS:
- 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
About PLOS
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.
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.
We’re committed to equal opportunity
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.
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.
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