Associate Editor, PRX Quantum and Physical Review A Job at American Physical Soc

Position

Associate Editor, PRX Quantum and Physical Review A

Overview

The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance 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 : Do you have a passion for quantum science and want to be part of shaping its future? Are you excited by the prospect of selecting outstanding research for publication and engaging with leading scientists worldwide? Join us as an Associate Editor for PRX Quantum and Physical Review A.

This is an ideal opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher or experienced scientist with strong expertise in quantum information (experience in quantum error correction is especially welcome) and excellent communication skills. Prior editorial experience is not required—we value your research background and understanding of the peer-review process as an author and referee.

Why Join Us? You will be at the forefront of evaluating cutting-edge research, overseeing a rigorous peer-review process, engaging with the global scientific community, and helping to define what’s next for quantum publishing. PRX Quantum is a high-impact, fully open-access journal publishing top research across all areas of quantum science and technology. Physical Review A is a long-standing, trusted source for significant developments in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as quantum science. While your primary appointment will be with PRX Quantum, this is a shared position with Physical Review A, and contributions to both journals will be essential. The portfolio may evolve as community needs and journal priorities shift, offering opportunities for growth and expanded impact.

APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access within the United States, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. APS values diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds. APS offers a dynamic work environment with an outstanding total compensation package, including salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent paid time off.

Responsibilities

Editorial :

• Evaluate the scientific content and impact of manuscripts in a critical and independent manner, managing all aspects of peer review.
• Decide to editorially reject or proceed with peer review, based on the journal's acceptance criteria and scope.
• Maintain impeccable ethical standards and fairness at all editorial stages.
• Actively participate in everyday journal initiatives, such as highlighting and attracting top content.
• Actively contribute to high-level editorial strategies and engage with Editorial Board members.
• Participate in editorial and cross-departmental projects to meet and support the goals of APS.

Outreach :

Technical :

Education

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Travel :

This role involves occasional travel, approximately up to 10%, for meetings with APS staff, departmental gatherings, and interactions with colleagues in the Long Island, NY, Washington, DC and College Park, MD areas. Additionally, the position requires world-wide travel to attend conferences and events, and to interact with researchers at their institutions and universities.

Salary and Benefits

Salary : The salary range for this position takes into account various factors influencing compensation decisions, such as skill sets, experience, training, and other business and organizational requirements. Our compensation philosophy at APS aims to maintain salaries at the midpoint of the market. The Hiring Range is $83,041 / year - $113,143 / year (USD). The Target Starting Range is $83,041 / year - $92,382 / year (USD).

Work Environment : APS offers a “Remote First” workplace. Although Editorial Offices are located on Long Island, you can work from other places in the United States. We are flexible about work hours, but expect responsiveness during the core of the workday, Eastern Time. The successful candidate will join a collaborative international team of editors across the Physical Review journals.

This is Us : Help us achieve our mission of advancing and diffusing the knowledge of physics for the benefit of humanity, promote physics, and serve the broader physics community.

Our Core Values :

Amazing 2025 Benefit Offerings :

Equal Opportunity : The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of American Physical Society not to discriminate or allow harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religious creed, immigration status, alienage or citizenship, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, protected military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. This policy applies to all jobs at APS. The APS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact APS Human Resources at hr@aps.org. The Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, and the Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision, provide an overview of protections under law. The APS maintains a remote-first concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location.

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