Associate Editor, PRD Job at American Physical Society in College Park

American Physical Society

ID : 1455

Location : Remote

Department : Editorial

Position Summary

Would you like to make a major and long lasting contribution to a leading journal in elementary particle physics, field theory, gravitation, astrophysics, and cosmology? As a full time Associate Editor of Physical Review D, you will independently handle all phases of the peer review process and help decide what will be published. For this important work, we seek a dynamic and personable individual with a strong scientific background and a passion to engage with the research communities served by PRD. Our editors stay connected to these communities and abreast of the latest research by attending meetings and visiting research institutions around the world. In addition, editors may participate in editorial and cross-departmental APS projects.

By working with Physical Review D (PRD), you will gain on-the-job experience in many different aspects of publishing from one of the longest-established journals dedicated to serving the physics communities working in the fields covered by PRD, both nationally and internationally, with authors and referees from over 130 countries.

The Associate Editor is a full-time position.

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

Evaluate manuscripts in alignment with the editorial standards of the designated journal or journals, deciding whether to editorially reject or proceed with peer review.

Manage the peer review process including selecting referees, communicating with authors and referees, and resolving conflicting recommendations

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 aspects of social media and data analytics.

Actively contribute to ensuring that the journals uphold our values of diversity, equity and inclusivity.

Education

PhD and postdoctoral experience in physics. The ideal candidate has expertise in particle physics, gravitation, cosmology or astrophysics. We will consider candidates with expertise in all areas covered in PRD. No editorial experience is required but experience as a referee would be helpful. Postdoctoral experience is required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience is required.

Publication record in major journals in fields within the scope of PRD.

Referee experience in the topical areas of PRD would be helpful.

Excellent knowledge of the scientific literature within the scope of PRD, familiarity with existing research groups in the area of coverage, and acute awareness of current developments.

Strong sense of integrity.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to make independent decisions and evaluations.

Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the job.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and fluctuations in the volume of work.

Strong organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail and efficiency.

Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams as well as independently.

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 may involve world-wide travel to attend conferences and events, and to interact with researchers at their institutions and universities.

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. The salary listed within the specified ranges considers relevant experience. Our compensation philosophy at APS aims to maintain salaries at the midpoint of the market. As a result, we typically hire within the target starting range. Exceptional, rare cases may merit reviews above target starting range for specialized or niche skills aligned with strategic operational goals.

Hiring Range : $83,041 / year - $113,143 / year (USD)

Target Starting Range : $83,041 / year - $92,382 / year (USD)

Work Environment

Our Editorial Offices are located on Long Island. We are operational in most US states. The Editorial Department allows flexible work hours; responsiveness is required, however, during the core 9 am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time workday. 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.

Core Values

Scientific Method

Trust, Integrity, and Ethical Conduct

Equity, Diversity, and Respect

Collaboration

Education and Learning

Speaking Out

Amazing 2025 Benefit Offerings

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 $2000.00 - 100% employer paid

Dental benefits : individual coverage 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 days of significance; 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

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

APS does not offer relocation assistance / costs

Afr they are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer This line has been kept minimal to reflect policy statements without altering intent. The APS policy states it does not discriminate and provides accommodations; for full text see original postings.

Application deadline : Oct. 17, 2025.

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