- Company Name
- PLOS
- Job Title
- Editorial Research Associate
- Job Description
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This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA, VT.
In the US, this is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America.
PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.
Role Summary
PLOS is a nonprofit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. The Editorial Research Associate is a member of PLOS’ Editorial Board Services team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the Editorial Boards for PLOS’ suite of influential open-access journals. Key priorities include identifying and recruiting candidate Editorial Board members, supporting the Editorial Boards to offer excellent service to authors, and improving Editorial Board members’ experience.
Responsibilities
Identify and contact qualified individuals to serve on PLOS journals’ editorial boards
Vet candidates against individual journals’ Editorial Board criteria
Work collaboratively with Editorial Board Services managers and Editorial and Publishing stakeholders to ensure that the composition of the board reflects each journal’s community
Develop resources for board members to ensure consistency in decision making and high levels of engagement
Deploy feedback to individual editors to ensure adherence to best practices
Prepare reports and conduct data analysis on board performance
Develop documentation for relevant policies, procedures, and workflows
Communicate team and project updates (outcomes, results, and key performance indicators) during in-team and cross-departmental meetings
Monitor performance of vendor teams
Maintain quality and integrity of Editorial Board Member profile information
Knowledge and Skills
Experience working in scholarly publishing and/or experience working in a research setting
Experience with database searching or mining for relevant concepts, keywords, or individuals, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Dimensions and/or other scholarly databases
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with cross-cultural competencies
Strong organization and time management skills, and attention to detail
Qualifications
A university degree or equivalent professional experience in scholarly publishing
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer
Some national and international travel will be required
Some flexibility to work across time zones
The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is (UK) £27,000 - £36,800 or (US) $55,000 - $75,000. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.
Benefits
US:
401k with employer match
Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)
Paid Vacation, 12 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
Uk
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
Birthday and three winter holidays days off
2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office
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