We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Integrity Manager to join the team. The Research Integrity Manager is responsible for research integrity across Taylor & Francis Group Journals, ensuring best practice standards and the provision of insight, market intelligence and recommendations to inform editorial policy, processes and research integrity strategy.
What you will be doing:
* Driving investigation of complex ethics and integrity cases, and works with colleagues towards accurate and timely resolution
* Auditing journals for adherence to peer review and research integrity best practice, and highlights areas for improvement or investigation
* Suggest and implement improvements for research integrity practice with cross-department input, deploying continuous improvement strategies where required
* Support and advise Editorial colleagues on editorial policy and processes
* Review research integrity landscape and the researcher experience to build a knowledge bank and to inform new policies and processes
* Develop and present workshops on publishing ethics for internal and external stakeholders
* Digest and disseminate ethics and integrity updates for T&F colleagues in a clear and common language
* Acts as a policy and initiative champion with internal stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support across other departments
Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Milton Park office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in research in any discipline
* Editorial experience in assessing scholarly manuscripts for quality, research ethics and integrity of content
* Experience in handling and advising on complex and sensitive research ethics and integrity cases, based on a variety of research study designs
* Excellent understanding of publication ethics standards and guidelines
* Broad interest in research and how this is evolving globally
* Ability to critique scientific research
* Effective project management
* Analytical thinking and decision-making under pressure
* Strong ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize competing tasks effectively
* Ability to make effective and reliable judgements and think flexibly
* Strong communication skills, able to build clarity, understanding and engagement with audiences at all levels
Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.
We offer an excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture, including:
* 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
* 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
* 4 paid volunteering days each year
* Company funded single cover private medical insurance
* Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
* Share Match - Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves.
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