Editorial Research Associate
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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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