Associate Editor, Physical Review Letters Job at American Physical Society in Co

American Physical Society Associate Editor, Physical Review Letters Location: Remote Department: Editorial About APS The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization that advances physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world. Position Summary Physical Review Letters (PRL) is the world's premier physics letter journal and the American Physical Society's flagship publication. As an Associate Editor of PRL you will manage all phases of the peer review process and ultimately decide which papers we publish. We seek a dynamic, personable individual with a strong scientific background in gravitation, astrophysics, or cosmology. Editors stay engaged with the physics community by attending meetings and visiting research institutions worldwide. In addition, editors participate in editorial initiatives and cross‑departmental APS projects. No editorial experience is required, though familiarity with the review process as an author and referee is expected. Candidates with extensive editorial experience may qualify for a senior position. Responsibilities Manage all aspects of peer review for a suite of manuscripts, including determining if review is warranted, selecting referees, evaluating responses, and deciding whether to publish. Maintain close contact with other PRL editors and editors of other Physical Review journals. Help select and briefly summarize papers to highlight. Keep up with current and emerging physics research and communicate this information to editors across the portfolio. Support the manuscript post‑acceptance process, including acquisition of editorial summaries and images and resolution of production issues. Perform editorial checks to ensure overall quality and timeliness of published papers. Maintain high ethical standards and fairness in all editorial stages, ensuring 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 with a broad network of researchers. Contribute to journal‑level projects and strategy, such as content commissioning, social media, outreach events, and data analytics. Actively contribute to ensuring the journals are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Education PhD and postdoctoral experience in gravitation, astrophysics, or cosmology. PRL covers all areas of physics research, so a broad background is welcomed. Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum one year of postdoctoral experience. Excellent knowledge of the science and literature in your 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. Travel Occasional travel (up to 10%) for meetings with APS staff and departmental gatherings in Long Island (NY), Washington, DC, and College Park (MD). World‑wide travel is expected for conferences and events. Salary Hiring Range: $83,041 – $113,143 per year (USD). Target Starting Range: $83,041 – $92,382 per year (USD). Compensation is based on skill set, experience, and market factors. Work Environment A “Remote First” workplace. While Editorial Offices are on Long Island, work may be performed from any U.S. location. Flexible hours are allowed; responsiveness during core Eastern Time hours is required. This is Us Help us advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics for the benefit of humanity. Promote physics and serve the broader physics community. Core Values Scientific Method Trust, Integrity, and Ethical Conduct Equity, Diversity, and Respect Collaboration Education and Learning Speaking Out Benefits Flexible schedules and remote work 8% employer‑paid retirement contribution Employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance Health care flex spending accounts Vacation: 15 days annually; holiday leave: 17 paid days Personal leave: 4 days annually; sick leave: 10 days annually 12 weeks employer‑paid family leave Collegiate tuition reimbursement Professional development: LinkedIn Learning, certifications, attendance to seminars Employee Assistance Program and mindfulness resources APS does not offer relocation assistance Equal Employment Opportunity The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. APS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. APS provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. For requests, contact APS Human Resources at hr@aps.org . Application Deadline December 31, 2025. #LI-SB1 #J-18808-Ljbffr