Research Integrity Assistant
Full-time
Company Description
Our client is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100, they operate globally, producing high-quality, peer-reviewed books and journals. They publish trusted content by expert authors, fostering knowledge and discovery, and aim to expand thinking and understanding, providing a platform for academics and professionals to share their work and realize their potential.
Job Description
Our client, an international academic publishing company, is seeking a Research Integrity Assistant to work closely with their Publishing Ethics & Integrity team on various STM journals.
Key responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with the team to conduct research integrity investigations.
2. Review articles for authorship integrity, content accuracy, data validity, and ethics statements.
3. Assist the ethics team in contacting authors and evaluating submitted files.
4. Identify experts to advise on specific articles when necessary.
5. Coordinate with the ethics and editorial teams on post-publication notices.
6. Handle confidential information with care, considering legal and ethical implications.
Qualifications
1. Research background in a relevant discipline.
2. Experience in editorial assessment of 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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