Editorial Fellowship - PLOS ONE

PLOS is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization with a mission to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.

PLOS ONE is currently offering a 1-year Editorial Fellowship in our Cambridge UK or San Francisco office to scientifically or medically trained researchers with a keen interest in learning about and contributing to the publication and worldwide dissemination of high-quality research.

Working closely with the professional editorial staff and academic editors of PLOS ONE, the Editorial Fellow will gain experience in the assessment of research manuscript submissions and in the oversight of the peer review process. The Editorial Fellow will develop a complete knowledgebase in the editorial requirements for submissions in a broad range of biomedical disciplines as well as in peer review and publication standards.

Editorial Responsibilities

•Assessment of research manuscripts submitted to the journal for suitability for consideration and compliance with editorial policies
• Oversight of the peer review process and editorial decisions, in consultation with Academic Editors
•Contribute editorial and scientific guidance to various internal groups within PLOS, including Product, Marketing, and Advocacy
•Support advocacy activities of the PLOS journals and PLOS, including representing PLOS at scientific conferences