Publishing Ethics Expert

Job title:

Publishing Ethics Expert

Company:

RELX

Job description

Publishing Ethics ExpertAre you passionate about research integrity?Ready to shape ethical publishing? Join our expert team.Within Elsevier’s Science, Technology and Medical Journal (STMJ) publishing division, we are seeking to appoint an Expert in Publishing Ethics to strengthen our team and support our complex case programme, providing support and advice to Editors and Publishers in handling ethical allegations.STM Journals publishes more than 2,800 peer-reviewed journals. Elsevier is committed to nurturing and upholding research integrity within our journals and within the wider research community. The role of the Expert in Publishing Ethics is to support this commitment by advising on best practice in handling ethical allegations in all fields of research, conducting investigations when allegations of unethical misconduct is raised, providing input to initiatives which aim to prevent or detect ethical issues, and training internal and external stakeholders on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Elsevier best practices and policies. The role involves support to editors, while always respecting and upholding the independence of editors’ decision making.We are seeking a collaborative and analytical colleague, who is meticulous in their fact-checking, 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 two years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organisations, or research integrity within academic institutes.ResponsibilitiesSupporting ethics investigationsAssessment 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;Liaising with legal and communications experts, as appropriate;Managing cases involving multiple journals and networks of stakeholders;Communicating precisely and diplomatically with all stakeholders.Policies and trainingRaising awareness and knowledge levels of ethical policies and procedures;Providing education to internal colleagues and to the scientific community, including presenting at editorial board meetings and author webinars;Suggesting additions or updates to ethical policies in response to new issues arising;Willing to travel to present at physical workshops/relevant conferences, when such travel is safe.Project managementLeading on complex case investigations including organising workload distribution among a support team;Keeping investigations to schedule, and ensuring author facing communications are handled in a timely manner;Preparing reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders in collaboration with data analysts;Prioritising work based on team needs;Acting as a subject matter expert to provide input for ethics-related projects and product development.Product expertActing as a product expert for tools that support the detection of publishing ethics issues;Supporting the creation of training and ‘tips and tricks’ materials for editors and other users;Providing feedback to product managers regarding potential new features or improvements to existing features;Creating user accounts and provide training to users on best practice in using detection tools.RequirementsBring relevant experience;Hold a degree in an academic discipline;Apply knowledge of peer-review, publishing, and COPE best practices;Demonstrate excellent communications skills;Have experience supporting editors or other senior academics;Exhibit a good sense of mature judgement;Show solid analytical, organizational and prioritization skills;Have the ability to work methodically, problem-solving and fact-checking;Have experience in working in a complex, matrix international environment.An assessment or case study could be part of our selection procedure.Work in a way that works for youWe 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 productiveWorking for youWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Dutch Share Purchase PlanAnnual Profit Share BonusComprehensive Pension PlanHome, office or commuting allowanceGenerous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leaveMaternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leaveFlexible working hoursPersonal Choice budgetVariety of online training courses and career roadshowsWellbeing programs and gym facility in the officeInternal communities and networksVarious employee discountsRecruitment introduction rewardWork from anywhereEmployee Assistance Program (global)Annual EventAbout the BusinessA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:35:15 GMT

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