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PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month Contract
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Associate Editor (Open-Access Medical Journal) – Temporary, UK-Based, Fully Remote A 12-month role with PLOS Medicine, a pioneer in open-access medical publishing.
About the Role
PLOS Medicine, a leading open-access medical journal, is seeking an Associate Editor to enhance its impact by evaluating high-quality research and commentary on critical global health challenges.
As part of an in-house editorial team, you will:
- Collaborate with professional editors and external advisory board members
- Assess manuscripts, manage peer review processes, and drive publication decisions
- Partner with operations and vendors to ensure smooth manuscript handling
- Foster engagement with authors, reviewers, board members, and readers
Key Responsibilities
Editorial Work & Outreach
- Guide manuscripts through rigorous peer review and decision-making, upholding best practices
- Commission and oversee Perspectives, Reviews, and other contributions (e.g., editorials)
- Collaborate with external academic editors to maintain scholarly standards
- Develop outreach strategies to engage scholarly communities
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Commitment to Equity & Policy
- Advocate for under-represented stakeholder voices in health research
- Support policy development and special research integrity projects
- Resolve publication ethics issues transparently and promptly
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in a research, clinical, or publishing environment (medical publishing preferred)
- Postgraduate degree required in a relevant field (PhD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred)
- Demonstrable expertise in biological/medical sciences
Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and critical assessment abilities
- Highly organized, with a track record in fast-paced environments
- Exceptional written/oral communication (academic and public-facing)
- Adaptability to evolving scientific and editorial landscapes
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: £35,000 – £47,000 (UK) Enhanced Benefits Package:
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive life assurance & income protection
- Personal accident insurance
- Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday + competitive maternity/paternity leave
- Extra holiday days: one birthday day and three winter days
- 2 days paid volunteering leave annually
- Remote work stipend provided at start
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About PLOS
PLOS champions open-access science, removing barriers to knowledge sharing and advancing global health equity. Our global team and diverse partnerships foster inclusive research ecosystems where:
- Collaboration integrates marginalized voices
- Innovation meets adherence to open-science principles
We prioritize diversity and equal opportunity and invite applications from all backgrounds. Discover more: plos.org/careers.
Privacy & Inclusion: For details on our commitments to science accessibility and transparency, see the Employee Privacy Notice.*
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