Research Integrity Associate

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, and classify queries received in the Ethics team inbox, escalating as appropriate.
• Provide advice on publication ethics queries to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Research Integrity Managers to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and resources for books ethics investigations.
• Work with the Team Lead, Ethics and Integrity Analyst to develop the management and tracking of books ethics cases.
• Ensure all investigations are tracked centrally with a clear audit trail, contributing to case reporting, in close collaboration with Research Integrity Managers.
• Handle cases professionally, accurately, and punctually, in accordance with T&F policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assess special issue proposals according to established due diligence protocols, in conjunction with the Team Lead, Ethics and Integrity Analyst.
• Support large-scale investigations, ensuring they are handled in a consistent and auditable manner.
• Identify complex cases for escalation and prepare case summaries as appropriate, working closely with Research Integrity Managers (RIMs).
• 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, in collaboration with the Ethics and Integrity Senior Operations Manager.
• Utilize tools such as iThenticate or ImageTwin to detect research integrity and ethics issues, interpreting results to verify concerns.
• Draft author correspondence and post-publication correction notices where appropriate.
• Contribute knowledge gained from cases to discussions around policies and workflows.

Qualifications

• A degree in Science, Technology, Medicine (STM) or Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), or a demonstrated academic background.
• Familiarity with publication ethics and research integrity issues.
• Experience working with scholarly journals or books.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and shared folders.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to adopt an agile approach when necessary.
• Curiosity and good problem-solving skills.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• A team player and a self-starter.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in research integrity issues or submission systems (e.g., ScholarOne, Editorial Manager) would be advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday.
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year.
• 4 paid volunteering days each year.
• Company-funded single cover private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance program offering 24/7 well-being support.
• Share Match plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

Application Information

• Applications will close on 17th June 2026.
• Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self during the recruitment process. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else.
• Please contact [email protected] for any accommodation requests.

Additional Information

• These roles are based in the UK, and you must have the right to work and live in the UK.
• A balanced working model is utilized, requiring in-person collaboration three days a week or more.
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the Milton Park office to facilitate the three-day-per-week office attendance requirement.
• The Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028.
• Taylor & Francis is committed to fostering human progress through knowledge and encourages applications even if existing skills and experience do not perfectly match every listed requirement.
• Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and inclusion.
• Requests for adjustments to assist participation in the hiring process or in the advertised position due to disability or other barriers should be directed to [email protected] and will be handled in strict confidence.
• Further information about Taylor & Francis and career opportunities can be found on their Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers or their LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/