Publishing Ethics Analyst Are you meticulous in your fact-checking with a strong sense of natural justice? Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics? Location: UK About Our Team At Elsevier, we collaborate with leading academics, researchers, and practitioners to create trusted content that advances knowledge and improves outcomes. Our team focuses on identifying, commissioning, developing, and publishing high-quality content for the international Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) market. We prioritize timely delivery, impactful content, and robust support for our authors and customers, using the latest technologies and data to innovate continuously. About the Role We are seeking a Publishing Ethics Analyst to strengthen our team, a collaborative and analytical colleague who is meticulous in their fact-checking, has a strong sense of natural justice, and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in an STM discipline and at least two years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organizations, or research integrity within academic institutes. You will report to the Publishing Ethics Lead and provide support and advice to Acquisitions Editors and Publishers in their handling of publishing ethical allegations, following Elsevier and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) best practices and policies. Responsibilities Take lead on, or offer advice and support to colleagues in the review and resolution of ethics and integrity issues Preliminary analysis of concerns flagged by internal colleagues, external complainants Work with E&I Lead to assess issues and evaluate which require escalation to Legal Communicating concerns, as needed, to AEs/CSs and Publishers for due consideration Assist in drafting language for AEs/CSs to communicate with Authors when concerns about research integrity and publishing ethics are raised Assist AEs/CSs in drafting language to communicate with SMEs involved in ethics cases Work with colleagues, close investigations with agreed outcomes, including take down of content, errata publication, and maintenance of records Requirements Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field Have 1-2 years experience of scientific and medical publishing preferable Have knowledge of peer-review and the book publishing process preferable Have excellent communication skills Have great analytical, organizational and prioritization skills Have the ability to work methodically, problem-solving and fact-checking Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for you At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice About Us A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. 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