Associate Editor

American Physical Society

Associate Editor at American Physical Society managing peer reviews for Physical Review E journal. Engaging with global physics community while maintaining high editorial standards in a remote setting.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,041 - $113,143 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in peer review management and editorial processes, with a strong foundation in physics research and literature. Capable of fostering relationships within the scientific community while ensuring high ethical standards and quality in published work.

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PhD In PhysicsPostdoctoral ExperiencePeer Review ManagementStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Statistical PhysicsNonlinear PhysicsComplex SystemsBiological PhysicsSoft MatterFluidsPlasma PhysicsComputational PhysicsEditorial ChecksData Analytics

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsStrong Sense Of IntegrityAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesAbility To Work Well In A TeamAbility To Make Independent Evaluations

Tools & Technologies

Peer-Review Management System

Industry Keywords

Editorial PolicyDiversityEquityInclusionScientific Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of peer review for a suite of manuscripts.
This includes determining if review is warranted, selecting referees, evaluating responses, and deciding whether to publish.
Maintain close contact with the other PRE editors and with the editors of other journals in the APS portfolio.
Help select and briefly summarize papers to highlight.
Keep up with current and emerging physics research, and communicate such information with editors across the portfolio.
Support the manuscript post acceptance process, as needed, including the acquisition of editorial summaries and images and the resolution of production issues.
Perform editorial checks to ensure the overall quality and timeliness of published papers.
Maintain high ethical standards and fairness at all editorial stages, ensuring that decisions align with editorial policy and practice.
Gain mastery of the peer-review management system.
Represent the journals and APS at scientific conferences.
Actively engage and develop strong relationships and trust with a broad network of researchers.
Contribute to journal-level projects and strategy, such as content commissioning, social media, organizing outreach events, and data analytics.
Actively contribute to ensuring the journals are diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD and postdoctoral experience in one or more of these areas: statistical physics, nonlinear physics, complex systems, biological physics, soft matter, fluids, plasma physics, computational physics.
A minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience.
Excellent knowledge of the science and literature in their field.
Familiarity with existing research groups in that area.
Strong sense of integrity.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to make prompt independent evaluations and decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work well both alone and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
8% employer-paid retirement contribution
Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $1,500.00 (USD) - 100% employer paid
Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage 100% employer paid
Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
Disability insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance
Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Vacation: 15 days annually
Generous holiday leave: 17 paid office closures; includes one week closure at the end of December
Personal leave: 4 days annually
Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
Sick leave: 10 days annually
Bereavement & Compassion leave: 2 -15 days based on loss
12 weeks employer-paid family leave
College tuition reimbursement plan
Job related seminar & continuing education 100% employer paid
Professional Certification/Recertification 100% employer paid
Training and professional development; access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
Employee Assistance Program
Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes