Research Integrity Assistant
Full-time
Company Description
Our client is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events company, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a FTSE 100 member, they operate globally, producing high-quality, peer-reviewed books and journals. Their mission is to expand thinking and advance understanding by providing a platform for academics and professionals to share their work and realize their potential.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Research Integrity Assistant to work closely with their Publishing Ethics & Integrity team across various STM journals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with the team to conduct research integrity investigations.
2. Verify the integrity of authorship, content, data, and ethics statements in articles.
3. Assist the ethics team in contacting authors and evaluating submitted files.
4. Identify experts for advice on specific articles when needed.
5. Coordinate with the ethics and editorial teams on post-publication notices.
6. Handle confidential information with discretion, considering legal and ethical issues.
Qualifications:
1. Research background in a relevant discipline.
2. Editorial experience assessing scientific manuscripts for quality and integrity.
3. Strong understanding of research methods and practices.
4. Knowledge of global research and publishing ethics issues.
5. Familiarity with journal editorial standards.
6. Project management experience.
7. Strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
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