Research Integrity Assistant
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Company Description
Our client is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100. They produce high-quality, peer-reviewed books and journals, fostering knowledge and discovery globally, and providing a platform for academics and professionals to share their work.
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Integrity Assistant to work closely with the Publishing Ethics & Integrity team across various STM journals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with the team to conduct research integrity investigations.
2. Review articles for authorship, content, data, and ethics compliance.
3. Assist the ethics team in contacting authors and evaluating submitted files.
4. Identify experts for consultation on specific articles when needed.
5. Coordinate post-publication notices with the ethics and editorial teams.
6. Handle confidential information with discretion, considering legal and ethical implications.
Qualifications
1. Research background in a relevant discipline.
2. Editorial experience assessing scientific manuscripts for quality and integrity.
3. Understanding of research methods and practices.
4. Knowledge of global research and publishing ethics issues.
5. Familiarity with journal editorial standards.
6. Experience in project management.
7. Strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
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