Physical Review Letters (PRL) seeks a part-time Associate Editor with international standing in condensed matter physics and related areas of materials science to join its editorial team.
Our ideal candidate has strong research connections in East Asia and the willingness and ability to represent PRL at conferences in these regions, particularly China.
PRL is the world’s leading Letters journal in physics, covering all areas of the field. The journal relies on a combination of professional staff and part-time academic editors. Associate Editors manage the peer-review process for assigned manuscripts, including deciding whether to send submissions for external review, selecting referees, and making editorial decisions. They are also expected to strengthen ties with the research community and enhance the journal’s visibility.
Submissions are received year-round, and editors are expected to handle assignments regularly. Extended absences can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Workload varies by subject area but is typically no more than about 20 hours per month. Associate Editors are appointed as consultants and receive a stipend based on expected manuscript volume. Editors are expected to maintain their primary professional position while serving PRL.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate:
To apply: Please email edsearch@aps.org with a cover letter, a current CV, and either a one-page statement or a short video describing your philosophy of peer review and your views on the aims and future direction of PRL. The application deadline is February 28, 2026
The American Physical Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from or nominations of women and members of underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
