Associate Editor

American Physical Society

. Manage all aspects of peer review for a suite of manuscripts .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,041 - $113,143 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the peer review process for scientific manuscripts, with a strong background in Astrophysics, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics. Exhibits excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain high ethical standards while fostering relationships within the research community.

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PhD In Astrophysics, Particle Physics, Or Nuclear PhysicsPostdoctoral ExperiencePeer-Review Process FamiliarityStrong Written And Verbal English Communication SkillsAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Peer Review ManagementEditorial ChecksData AnalyticsContent CommissioningResearch Evaluation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingTeam CollaborationIntegrityAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Peer-Review Management System

Industry Keywords

Physics ResearchScientific ConferencesDiversity, Equity, And InclusionEditorial StandardsResearch Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of peer review for a suite of manuscripts
Determine whether review is warranted, select referees, evaluate responses, and decide whether to publish
Maintain close contact with PRL editors and editors of other journals in the Physical Review portfolio
Help select and briefly summarize papers to highlight
Keep up with current and emerging physics research and communicate information with editors across the portfolio
Support the manuscript post-acceptance process, including acquiring editorial summaries and images and resolving production issues
Perform editorial checks to ensure the quality and timeliness of published papers
Maintain high ethical standards and fairness at all editorial stages
Gain mastery of the peer-review management system
Represent the journals and APS at scientific conferences
Engage with and develop strong relationships with researchers
Contribute to journal-level projects and strategy, including content commissioning, social media, outreach events, and data analytics
Contribute to ensuring the journals are diverse, equitable, and inclusive
Travel occasionally, approximately up to 10%, for APS meetings, departmental gatherings, and colleague interactions in Long Island, NY, Washington, DC, and College Park, MD
Travel worldwide to attend conferences and events and interact with researchers at their institutions and universities
Join a collaborative international team of editors across the Physical Review journals

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD and postdoctoral experience in Astrophysics, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics
Minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience
Broad background and outlook across physics research
Excellent knowledge of the science and literature in their field
Familiarity with existing research groups in that area
Familiarity with the peer-review process as an author and referee
Strong sense of integrity
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to make prompt independent evaluations and decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work well both alone and as part of a team
Ability to work from a location in the United States
Responsiveness during core workday, Eastern Time
This position does not include visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding total compensation package
Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
8% employer-paid retirement contribution
Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
Employer contribution to HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $1,500.00 (USD), 100% employer paid
Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage, 100% employer paid
Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage, 100% employer paid
Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
Disability insurance: employee coverage, 100% employer paid
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance
Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Vacation: 15 days annually
Generous holiday leave: 17 paid office closures; includes one week closure at the end of December
Personal leave: 4 days annually
Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
Sick leave: 10 days annually
Bereavement & Compassion leave: 2-15 days based on loss
12 weeks employer-paid family leave
College tuition reimbursement plan
Job related seminar & continuing education
Professional Certification/Recertification Training and professional development
Access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
Employee Assistance Program
Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes
Remote-first workplace
APS does not offer relocation assistance/costs