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PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice.

Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge.

We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.

Careers at PLOS

Join us as we drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice

At PLOS, you’ll find a passionate group of pioneers who believe we can make a difference.

All of our work is made possible by our internal teams who ensure we have the infrastructure, processes and alignment to achieve our ambitious goals while delivering a superior service to the researchers who contribute to our journals. Many of our staff also work directly with researchers, institutions, advocacy organizations, and other thought leaders to drive change.

Each member of our team plays an integral role in transforming scholarly publishing from the inside out. Join us to make an impact.

Our values

Transparent

We are open and transparent. The open science principles we fight for are the principles we live by. We share what we know and come to the table with an open mind.

Inclusive

We will stand up and challenge inequity. A passion for inclusion and diversity in research is our driving force. We work tirelessly to make sure scholarly communication is equitable and fair.

Pioneering

We are willing to experiment and take risks to meet our mission. A pioneering spirit is embodied by a passionate group of people who genuinely believe we can make a difference.

Collaborative

We are collaborative and meet people where they are. To advocate for the common good, we need to engage with stakeholders who don’t share our aims.

We're committed to equal opportunity

We’re working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out.

Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all.

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