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PLOS One Public Health and Epidemiology Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC

Public Library of Science · UK-Remote

Posted 26 days ago

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This role has been open
26 days
Public Library of Science's roles stay open a median of 35 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
57% of Public Library of Science's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Public Library of Science
high
3 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
Hiring momentum
10 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Associate Editor for PLOS One will oversee the editorial process for submitted manuscripts, making complex editorial decisions based on research experience and critical evaluation skills. This role involves supporting various teams, evaluating submissions, handling publication ethics queries, and participating in activities to enhance the visibility of PLOS journals. The position is fully remote and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry
  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Strong critical assessment and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines while achieving high standards of quality and accuracy

Nice to have

  • A PhD, MD or similar level is preferred

What you get

  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Pension with up to 10% employer match
  • 25 days holidays

Worth weighing

  • Position is a 12 month fixed-term contract
  • Some national and international travel may be required occasionally
  • Flexibility to work across time zones may be necessary

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