Editorial Research Associate

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.

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

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.

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 Board 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 may be required.
• Some flexibility to work across time zones.

The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is $57,000 - $78,000.  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, 11 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 

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 colleagues 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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