About the Society for Neuroscience

Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has more than 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expanding and interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org. SfN’s annual meeting regularly attracts more than 30,000 attendees, representing 80 countries; 536 exhibiting companies; and close to 300 journalists.

SfN exists to:

1. Advance scientific exchange;
2. Support the neuroscience community;
3. Educate and engage the public; and
4. Advocate for the field.

Position Summary

The Journal of Neuroscience (JNeurosci) is a weekly subscription journal that publishes 50 issues per year, and eNeuro is an online-only, open access title launched in 2014. The Editorial Assistant is responsible for processing submissions to both journals, facilitating peer review, and providing administrative support to editors and authors.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the timely and fair scientific evaluation of submitted manuscripts by inviting qualified peer reviewers, resolving author or reviewer questions, and tracking review progress.
• Maintains quality standards and policy compliance in published articles through careful quality check process.
• Ensures article metadata is correct and complete and verifies information as needed.
• Provides prompt, professional, high-quality customer service to authors, readers, editors, reviewers, and other journal contacts.
• Supports the Peer Review Manager and Editorial Boards through reporting, drafting meeting minutes, and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintains and updates process documentation as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small-team environment. 
• Must be highly organized, analytical, detail oriented, and able to identify problems quickly.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, including the ability to maintain a professional demeanor while managing difficult situations. 
• Must be able to work constructively with editors and staff in other areas as needed.

Location

Currently, SfN is able to offer positions to residents of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY. This list is subject to change, and we encourage interested applicants to check back regularly for updates.

• Remote – U.S.: Employees can work remotely in the U.S. as part of a 35-hour workweek with core hours from 10am-3pm Eastern time. A reliable high-speed internet connection is essential. 

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to travel.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• During SfN’s Annual Meeting, the employee may do extensive walking, sitting, and lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds. 

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan through CareFirst with a fully funded HRA up to $1,500, plus dental and vision coverage through MetLife
• Remote and hybrid work flexibility
• 40-52 days of annual paid time off based on tenure, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 20 days of paid parental leave for new parents
• Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 8%
• Education assistance
• ASAE memberships
• Wellness and technology stipend
• Flexible Fridays
• Employee assistance plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

How to apply

Interested applicants may submit their cover letter and resume online. Go to https://www.sfn.org/ and navigate to "Jobs at SfN" under Quick Links. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls/emails, please. 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Society for Neuroscience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.