Senior Editor, Publication Ethics

PLOS

. Investigate and resolve publication ethics cases for all PLOS journals .

Posted 10/6/2026contractRemote • United States, United KingdomSenior💰 $75,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in publication ethics, including investigation and resolution of cases, adherence to COPE standards, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Possesses strong analytical skills and a commitment to research integrity within the STM publishing domain.

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Publication Ethics Case ResolutionKnowledge of COPE StandardsExperience in STM PublishingExcellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Investigation of Publication Ethics CasesFamiliarity with Peer Review ProcessesEditorial Decision-MakingCritical Evaluation of Scientific ArticlesImage Forensics Expertise

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedCollaborative Team PlayerAttention to DetailSelf-StarterEffective Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree or PhD in Scientific Discipline

Industry Keywords

Publication EthicsResearch IntegritySTM PublishingCOPE GuidanceOpen Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and resolve publication ethics cases for all PLOS journals
Provide publication ethics support to PLOS journal teams
Resolve cases efficiently in line with PLOS standards and COPE guidance
Address escalations and queries about publication ethics issues
Contribute to casework, documentation, workflows, policy updates, and other team processes
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives improving detection, prevention, and resolution of publication ethics cases
Support journal staff editors during manuscript handling, peer review, and post-publication
Communicate with editorial leads, Editorial Board members, authors, PLOS teams, and other stakeholders
Participate in internal discussions on publication ethics and research integrity
Maintain awareness of cross-industry issues and attend COPE Forums during working hours
Help with recruitment, onboarding, training, and feedback for Publication Ethics team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
Highly organized and efficient self-starter with excellent attention to detail and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
A collaborative team player who is comfortable working with a remote team
A commitment to open access and research integrity
Familiarity with peer review, publishing, editorial decision-making, and publication ethics issues and standards
Prior experience investigating and resolving publication ethics cases
Knowledge of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards and guidance
A Master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline
Experience in an editorial or publication ethics role in science, technical, and medical (STM) publishing
First-hand experience resolving publication ethics cases in STM publishing
A demonstrated aptitude for critically evaluating scientific articles or publication ethics issues
Some flexibility to work across time zones
Preferred: Expertise in image forensics; experience delivering trainings
Preferred: Post-graduate research experience in a scientific, clinical, or social sciences discipline

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
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Personal accident insurance
Pension with up to 10% employer match
25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave