Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical colleague, who is meticulous in their fact-checking and problem-solving, has a strong sense of natural justice and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in a STM discipline and at least three years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organisations (e.g. publisher or editor role), or research integrity within academic institutes.
Responsibilities
Assessment of activities by authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors and others
Supporting editors in assessing allegations including plagiarism, duplication, authorship disputes, peer review manipulation, and figure manipulation/duplication
Providing editors with comments on potential corrections, editor notes, expressions of concern and retraction notices
Liaison with legal and communications experts, as appropriate
Managing cases involving multiple journals and networks of stakeholders
Communicating precisely and diplomatically with all stakeholders.
Raising awareness and knowledge levels of ethical policies and procedures.
Requirements
A minimum of three years' relevant experience, direct publishing and editorial experience or Research Integrity experience is desirable
Degree in an academic discipline
Knowledge of peer-review and the publishing process, and ethical guidelines (e.g. COPE best practices)
Fluent English in both written and speaking
Excellent communications skills
Experience supporting editors or other senior academics
Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, academic societies, and professional organizations
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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
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
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
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