Associate Editor, Physical Review Letters

• Manage all aspects of peer review for a suite of manuscripts
• Maintain close contact with the other PRL editors and with the editors of other journals in the Physical Review 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
• Perform editorial checks to ensure the overall quality and timeliness of published papers
• Maintain high ethical standards and fairness at all editorial stages
• 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
• Actively contribute to ensuring the journals are diverse, equitable, and inclusive

• A PhD and postdoctoral experience in one or more of these areas: soft matter and statistical 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

Candidates with considerable editorial experience in handling manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrated impact in that role, may qualify for a senior position

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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