Public Health and Epidemiology Associate Editor, 2 Year Full Time Contract

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

📋 Description

• Act as a key point of escalation for intricate and detailed editorial inquiries.

• Collaborate with various teams at PLOS, editorial board members, and external editorial teams to maintain exceptional standards of scientific rigor and editorial integrity.

• Assess submissions and make decisions based on feedback from reviewers.

• Engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing editorial policies and boosting the visibility and reputation of journals within the PLOS portfolio.

• Address questions regarding publication ethics.

• Cultivate relationships within the academic community.

• Exhibit a proactive and constructive approach to change, along with a growth-oriented mindset.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in a research setting, publishing, or a related industry.

• Highly organized and efficient, possessing strong critical evaluation and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Capable of working under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

• Proficient in setting priorities and working autonomously.

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field is essential.

• A PhD, MD, or equivalent level is preferred.

• Ability to spend prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional national and international travel may be necessary.

• Some flexibility to work across different time zones is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Income protection

• Personal accident insurance

• Pension plan with up to a 10% employer match

• 25 days of holiday, along with competitive maternity and paternity leave

• Birthday leave and three additional winter holidays

• Two days of paid time off for volunteering each year

• Fully remote work environment, with a stipend provided upon joining for home office setup