Research Integrity Auditor Specialist

Who we are

At Frontiers we are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Powered by custom-built technology, artificial intelligence, and rigorous quality standards, our research articles have been viewed more than 2.1 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.
 

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What we can offer you

We provide a range of benefits across our locations, including but not limited to:

• We are a remote-first organization and most of our roles are work-from-home

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance

• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time

• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan 

• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer

The role  

As a Research Integrity Auditor Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for support and investigation in urgent, escalated cases across all journal portfolios.

You will report to Research Integrity Auditing Manager

Deadline for submitting full application is February 10th.  

As a Research Integrity Auditor Specialist, you will: 

• Audit current pipelines and journals to anticipate potential research integrity issues.  

• Investigate escalated cases by assessing manuscripts, editors, reviewers and authors involved.   

• Evaluate current processes and provide proactive recommendations to prevent issues from happening.   

• Assess the urgency of situations and escalate higher when necessary.   

• Liaise with the Research Integrity Managers & Specialists to gather information and keep them informed of the measures to implement.   

• Present the outcome of the investigation with a proposed course of action and ensure that all investigations reach a final conclusion. 

About you:  

• Previous experience in academic/STM publishing with some exposure to research integrity or dealing with ethical issues.   

• Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate through challenging conversations, gather information and manage stakeholders’ expectations in a diplomatic and professional manner.   

• A pro-active mindset that enjoys finding solutions, preventing unnecessary escalations and taking ownership of situations.   

• Educated to a MSc/PhD level or equivalent.   

• Fluent in English (C2 level) and a good knowledge of Excel and Salesforce. 

Your application should include:

• A cover letter specifically crafted for this recruitment process.

• Your updated CV.

This role is office based, excluded from our remote working due to business need and nature of the role. Our offices are based in Madrid and London; it is expected you must be in the office 3 days a week with working from home an option for the rest of the week. 

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.
 

Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.