Research Integrity Associate

Job Description Reporting into the Head of Research Integrity and Ethics, Research Integrity Associates (RIAs) triage and drive resolutions on ethics and integrity queries across Taylor & Francis Group journals and books. Working across departments, RIAs ensure that tasks and systems related to ethics and integrity investigations are handled professionally and efficiently. Due to business growth we are now recruiting for four new Research Integrity Associates to work in this vital team. Key accountabilities Triage, assess and classify queries in the Ethics team inbox, escalating as appropriate. Respond to publication ethics queries as required (internal & external). Working with the Team Lead, assess special issue proposals according to established due diligence protocols and using bespoke tools, ensuring sensitivity and data protection protocols are maintained. Handle author name change queries and authorship change requests in accordance with T&F policies and SOPs, escalating where appropriate. Participate in research integrity tool testing and provide detailed feedback and recommendations. Ensure that all investigations are tracked centrally with a clear audit trail, to input into case reporting. Handle cases professionally, accurately and punctually in accordance with T&F policies and SOPs. Participate in large-scale and complex investigations, ensuring consistency and auditability. Identify complex cases for escalation and prepare case summaries and supporting documentation as appropriate. Interpret the results of tools such as iThenticate or Proofig and prepare reports to verify concerns raised. Draft author correspondence and post-publication notices where appropriate. Use knowledge gained from cases to input into discussions around ethics and integrity policies and workflows. Qualifications A degree in STM or HSS, or demonstrated academic background. Familiarity with publication ethics and research integrity issues. Experience working with scholarly journals and submission systems. Highly proficient in Excel, Outlook and shared folders. Skills & behaviours required Strong attention to detail with an agile approach when needed. High level of professional communication (written and oral) skills. Curiosity and good problem-solving skills. Advanced organisational skills. Team player and self-starter. Build rapport with internal and external stakeholders of all levels. Manage high workloads and prioritize as needed. Experience in research integrity issues or submission systems (e.g. ScholarOne, Editorial Manager) would be advantageous. Additional Information Please note you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. Location The successful candidates will be able to utilise a balanced working model. Candidates must live within commuting distance of our Milton Park office in Oxfordshire and are expected to work in person at least three days per week. Closing Date Applications will close on 2nd December 2025. We will shortlist alongside advertising, so please apply at your earliest convenience. What we offer in return Excellent work/life balance with a flexible culture. 25 days annual leave plus a birthday day. Three additional discretionary days off during the holiday season. Four paid volunteering days each year. Company funded private medical insurance. Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 wellbeing support. Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares. Pension scheme. Life assurance, optical and medical care. Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis If you are excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. We believe that colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. Equal Opportunity Employer Taylor & Francis is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diversity in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr