Pub Ethics - Publishing Editor

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA

Candidates should submit their application by July 10th. However, applications will be considered as they are submitted, so candidates are encouraged to apply in advance of this date.

This is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America.

Role Summary

The PLOS Publication Ethics team works to uphold the integrity and reliability of PLOS publications , support s PLOS journals in publication ethics-related issues and policy development , and engages with external parties and organization s to contribute to external publication ethics-related discussions and initiatives .

We are hiring a Publishing Editor, Publication Ethics . This role is well-suited to individuals who have experience in publishing operations or in editorial assistant/associate roles ; who bring operational strengths , an eye for detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork ; and who would like to develop expertise in publication ethics and related editorial skills .

The Publishing Editor, Publication Ethics will work closely with others on the PLOS Publication Ethics team to address PLOS’ ethics and integrity needs . Y ou will collaborate with Pub lication Ethics editors and journal editors to help address ethics cases for all PLOS journals ; develop expertise in image forensics , ethics case triage , and independent case management; own responsibilities for pub ethics workflow s and reporting; contribute to team projects and discussions; and have opportunities to attend COPE forums and integrity-focused webinars .

Responsibilities

• Contribute to publication ethics case work ( triage, follow-up, and resolution ) in an organized, efficient, and timely manner . Fulfill Publishing Editor responsibilities as outlined in the team’s documentation . S erve as primary case owner for a cohort of cases as outlined in objectives set by your manager .
• Develop expertise in image forensics and aspects of large-scale integrity case work . C ontribute to team-level work addressing post-publication image cases and large-scale integrity cases .
• Communicate rapidly and effectively with the editorial teams (Publication Ethics & journal editors), Editorial Board members, authors, external consultants/reviewers, Production, and other teams involved in ethics case follow-up or resolution.
• Contribute to pub ethics workflow development and optimization . You may be asked to s erve as the team’s point-person for workflows or other aspects of publication ethics work .
• Attend and contribute to publication ethics team meetings.
• C ontribute as requested to team projects and initiatives, delivering your contributions according to set timelines .
• A ttend COPE Forums or other events as opportunities arise to develop your expertise in publication ethics.
• Help to recruit and train for vacant team positions. Help to train PLOS staff on other teams in Salesforce for pub ethics and workflows relevant to publication ethics case work.
  
  

Required

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree and a t least one year e xperience in publishing , preferably for a science , technical, and medical (STM) journal or publisher
• Highly efficient self-starter and team player with an eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, problem - solving skills , analytical skills
• Excellent communication , feedback, and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Comfort able working with a remote team
• A commitment to open access and research integrity.
  
  

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific or social sciences discipline , or 1+ year experience in scientific or clinical research
• At least one year of work experience in peer review operations or a publishing role that involves engagement with authors, e ditorial b oard members, and/or reviewers
• Familiar with publication ethics issues and standards, COPE guidance, and editorial standards for research publications
• Demonstrated record of discretion and good judgement
  
  

The base salary range we’ve established for this position is (UK) £27,000 - £36,800 (US) $55,000 - $75,000 . The final salary will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, education, and other qualifications; the region in which the candidate resides, and internal pay equity with current PLOS employees in similar jobs. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package that will be shared with candidates in the interview process.

The Organization:

PLOS is a non-profit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. PLOS journals propelled the movement for OA alternatives to subscription journals. We established the first multi-disciplinary publication inclusive of all excellent research regardless of novelty or impact and demonstrated the importance of open data availability. As we continue to lead the way in making research content more open, we need to make it a system that's open for everyone. We are intentionally spreading our roots deeper, globally.

We believe in pushing the boundaries of 'Open' to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding—it’s core to who we are, inside and out. Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We’re ever-evolving in our journey for representation and equity, and strongly encourage applicants of diverse identities to apply: you’ll find a group of critical thinkers eager to challenge the status quo and learn with you as we continue breaking barriers to open science.

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