Associate Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all elements of the peer review process for a range of manuscripts.

• Assess the necessity of reviews, select referees, analyze feedback, and make publication decisions.

• Maintain regular communication with PRL editors and editors from other journals within the Physical Review portfolio.

• Assist in selecting and providing brief summaries of papers for highlighting.

• Stay updated with current and emerging physics research and share insights with editors throughout the portfolio.

• Aid in the manuscript post-acceptance workflow, including obtaining editorial summaries and images, and addressing production challenges.

• Perform editorial reviews to guarantee the quality and punctuality of published articles.

• Uphold high ethical standards and fairness throughout all editorial phases.

• Achieve proficiency in the peer-review management system.

• Represent the journals and APS at scientific conferences.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with researchers.

• Contribute to journal-wide initiatives and strategies, including content commissioning, social media, outreach events, and data analysis.

• Assist in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the journals.

• Travel occasionally, up to 10%, for APS meetings, departmental events, and interactions with colleagues in Long Island, NY, Washington, DC, and College Park, MD.

• Travel globally to participate in conferences and events, engaging with researchers at their institutions and universities.

• Join a collaborative international team of editors across the Physical Review journals.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD and postdoctoral experience in Astrophysics, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics.

• At least one year of postdoctoral experience required.

• Comprehensive background and perspective in physics research.

• In-depth knowledge of science and literature relevant to their field.

• Familiarity with existing research groups in the discipline.

• Understanding of the peer-review process as both an author and a referee.

• Strong sense of integrity.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capability to make quick independent assessments and decisions.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Must be able to work from a location within the United States.

• Availability during core work hours, Eastern Time.

• This position does not include visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Flexible schedules with options for remote work.

• 8% employer-funded retirement contribution.

• 100% employer-paid investment advisory services.

• Medical benefits available: PPO or HDHP options.

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts, eligibility contingent on medical plan enrollment.

• Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $1,500.00 (USD), fully covered by the employer.

• Vision benefits for individuals and dependents, 100% employer-paid.

• Basic Life & Accident insurance coverage for employees, fully funded by the employer.

• Supplemental Life & Accident insurance available, including coverage for spouses and dependent children.

• Disability insurance provided for employees, fully covered by the employer.

• Options for Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, commuter, and dependent care.

• Vacation entitlement of 15 days per year.

• Generous holiday leave with 17 paid office closures; includes a week-long closure at the end of December.

• Personal leave of 4 days annually.

• Volunteer leave of 1 day annually.

• Sick leave of 10 days annually.

• Bereavement & Compassion leave ranging from 2 to 15 days depending on the loss.

• 12 weeks of employer-paid family leave.

• College tuition reimbursement program.

• Opportunities for job-related seminars and continuing education.

• Professional Certification/Recertification Training and development opportunities.

• Access to on-demand courses via LinkedIn Learning.

• Employee Assistance Program available.

• Mindfulness Meditation classes, both live and on-demand.

• Remote-first workplace culture.

• APS does not provide relocation assistance or cover relocation costs.