Editorial Intern

1 week ago


Washington, United States American Association for the Advancement of Science Full time
Description

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a 12-week paid summer internship with the Science Editorial team

As an Editorial Intern, you will assist our team of life sciences editors with the evaluation and editing of manuscripts. This is a terrific opportunity to gain practical experience with various aspects of scholarly journal publishing.

What You'll Do

  • Gain an understanding of the evaluation, review, and editing of submitted research manuscripts.
  • Read and comment submitted manuscripts in their field and discuss with editors to understand how decisions are made.
  • Help editors to select reviewers for manuscripts.
  • Discuss reviewer comments with the editorial team.
  • Have the opportunity to write short summaries of research papers for publication.
  • Collaborate with editors to guide authors on manuscript revisions and edit the manuscripts for scientific content and style.
  • Participate in weekly meetings such as the Covers meeting, and the Editorial Planning meeting to gain insight into the production process.

Minimum Requirements

  • Be close to completion of a PhD program in the life sciences
  • Evidence of good communication skills

Internship Details

This is a full-time, paid internship, which will run from June 3, 2024 - August 23, 2024. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $25 per hour. We are able to hire remote workers in select states. If you are not located in or able to relocate to a state where AAAS has a business presence, you may not be eligible for this position. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship.

How to apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter by May 22, 2024. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

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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