Associate or Senior Editor

Science Magazine, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), seeks an Associate or Senior Editor to join our Editorial team, working either in our Washington, DC, USA, Cambridge, UK office, or remotely in the US or UK.

We are looking for someone with a strong research background in Infectious Disease and Microbiomes (at the post-doctoral level) with broad interests in infectious diseases including virology, microbiology, and parasitology and microbiome research at the molecular, cellular, and biomedical level. We seek applicants who love science and are able to rigorously and critically evaluate scientific work.

Candidates are expected to travel internationally to scientific meetings and institutions, and to interact extensively with the scientific community in order to encourage excellent manuscripts to come to Science. Responsibilities include managing the selection, review, and editing of research manuscripts, working with authors on revisions, soliciting review articles and special issues, and fostering contacts and communication with the scientific community.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

• Manage the evaluation, review, and editing of submitted manuscripts in the fields of infectious disease and microbiome.
• Judge the scientific value of submitted research and make decisions based on input from advisors and reviewers, and in consultation with colleagues.
• Provide recommendations and consult with authors on manuscript revision.
• Write summaries of research results for publication.
• Follow the manuscript through the production process to ensure material is published in a timely manner.
• Commission, review and edit timely review articles on a broad range of topics within your field of expertise.
• Network with the scientific community through meetings and professional contacts and encourage submission of excellent manuscripts.
• Represent Science at scientific meetings nationally and internationally.

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by September 22, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for the Associate editor position working in the United States is $86,000 - $90,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Doctor of Philosophy (required)

PhD related to Infectious disease and/or microbiomes. (preferred)
1 - 5 years: Post-doctoral research experience (a Senior Editor would also require at least 5 years of relevant editorial experience). (required)
Proven track record of publishing high-quality research papers in scientific journals. (preferred)
Knowledge of the field that will allow you to evaluate manuscripts and to develop a strong network of expert contacts. (preferred)
Outreach skills to be effective at acquiring excellent papers. (preferred)
Exceptional written, communication, and listening skills. (preferred)
Ability to work constructively as a member of a tight-knit team. (preferred)