JOURNALS DATA EDITOR 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION 

Founded in 1899, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is the leading professional organization for astronomers and astrophysicists in North America, dedicated to advancing the discovery and understanding of the universe. With a membership of roughly 9,000 individuals, the Society brings together researchers, educators, students, science professionals, and amateur enthusiasts from across astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and closely related disciplines, as well as colleagues in fields such as physics, mathematics, geology, and engineering. 

The AAS publishes many of the field’s most influential peer-reviewed journals and community resources, including The Astronomical Journal, The Astrophysical Journal, The Astrophysical Journal Letters, The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, The Planetary Science Journal, and Research Notes of the AAS, and the Bulletin of the AAS, and has transitioned its journals program to a fully open-access model with support mechanisms to promote equitable participation in scholarly publishing. Separately, the AAS owns and publishes Sky & Telescope, flagship magazine serving amateur astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. 

The Job: 
 

We are seeking a Journal Data Editor?to join the other three Data Editors on the AAS Publishing Team. The Data Editor will maintain all aspects of editorial workflows for the various publications. Establish requirements, procedures, and deadlines. Ensure coordination among AAS editorial offices and ensure quality of digital data; communicate program needs and policies. Format machine-readable tabular and graphical data as required. Review submitted manuscripts for data, software, and other aspects of research integrity; support authors as necessary to facilitate their production of data sets, including managing the Data Editor help desk and our Zenodo community repository. 

Is This You: 

• Post-graduate study in astronomy, Ph.D. preferred. 

• Minimum five years’ experience with astronomical data analysis systems and techniques. 

• Experience with scholarly publishing; knowledge of and experience with AAS journals preferred. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, good analytic abilities, and strong customer service required. 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills are required. 

• Ability to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision required. 

• Ability to work with our team of data editors and editorial staff in a dynamic environment. 

AAS offers a competitive salary plus an exceptional benefits package, generous sick and vacation time, 13 paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, parking and commuter benefits, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. 

To apply for this position, please send your short CV and cover letter to?personnel@aas.org.

Questions about the position, application requirements, and the search process should be directed to?personnel@aas.org.?

The AAS cannot?sponsor?work authorizations at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer. ? 

The AAS actively seeks diverse candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. 

The AAS recognizes that candidates with non-traditional career paths, or individuals who are at earlier stages of their careers may have demonstrated experience in different ways. The AAS encourages applications from such individuals. We welcome you to apply today! 

Job Type: Full-time Regular Employee  

Pay:  $80k - $90k depending on experience

• Post-graduate study in astronomy, Ph.D. preferred. 

• Minimum five years’ experience with astronomical data analysis systems and techniques. 

• Experience with scholarly publishing; knowledge of and experience with AAS journals preferred. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, good analytic abilities, and strong customer service required. 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills are required. 

• Ability to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision required. 

• Ability to work with our team of data editors and editorial staff in a dynamic environment

About American Astronomical Society

About the AAS The American Astronomical Society is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers. The AAS was established in 1899 and is based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 8,200 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.

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