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
The client, a prominent international academic publisher, is seeking a Research Integrity Assistant to collaborate with their 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 authenticity, content integrity, data accuracy, and ethical compliance.
3. Assist the ethics team in contacting authors and evaluating submitted files.
4. Identify experts to provide advice on specific articles when necessary.
5. Coordinate with the ethics and editorial teams on post-publication notices.
6. Handle sensitive information with confidentiality, considering legal and ethical implications.
Qualifications:
1. Research background in a relevant discipline.
2. Editorial experience evaluating 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. Experience in project management.
7. Strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
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