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

PLOS

. Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.

Posted 10/30/2026contractRemote • United States, United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,000 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial decision-making and policy development while maintaining high standards of scientific rigor and integrity. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for building relationships within the academic community and managing complex editorial queries.

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Editorial Decision-MakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesPostgraduate Degree

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Soft Skills

Critical AssessmentPositive Attitude to ChangeGrowth MindsetAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Work Under Tight Deadlines

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Research EnvironmentPublishingEditorial IntegrityPublication EthicsAcademic CommunityEditorial PolicyVisibility and ReputationHigh Standards of QualityNational and International TravelFlexibility Across Time Zones

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.
Support other teams at PLOS, members of the editorial board, and third-party editorial teams to ensure high standards of scientific rigor and editorial integrity are upheld.
Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers’ comments.
Participate in activities to develop editorial policy and improve the visibility and reputation of journals in the PLOS portfolio.
Handle publication ethics queries.
Build relationships with members of the academic community.
Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry.
Highly organized and efficient, with strong critical assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
Able to work under tight deadlines whilst achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy.
Able to set priorities and work independently.
Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area required.
Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer.
Some national and international travel may be required occasionally.
Some flexibility to work across time zones.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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