Associate Research Integrity Adviser

The position of Associate Research Integrity Adviser at Springer Nature involves supporting the Research Integrity Group in resolving research integrity queries. You will need to familiarize yourself with various types of research integrity and publication ethics concerns to effectively engage with stakeholders. Providing best-practice advice and action plans to in-house staff and external editors will be a key responsibility. Ensuring compliance with relevant Springer Nature policies, COPE guidelines, and industry best practices is essential. You should be able to identify urgent matters such as potential legal threats and take appropriate actions promptly. Managing your workload efficiently to meet targets and reprioritizing tasks as necessary are vital aspects of the role. In this position, you will be expected to actively contribute to meetings, complete assigned actions diligently, and handle incoming correspondence with authors and stakeholders by sorting and flagging them appropriately. Preparation of outgoing correspondence following specific instructions and templates is part of your responsibilities. Escalating queries to the Research Integrity Manager or other designated personnel as needed will be required. You should be adept at addressing challenging situations with logical responses and effective communication. Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provided by the Research Integrity Managers is crucial, as is providing feedback on SOPs for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 2 years of experience as a Research Integrity support coordinator. Experience with a scholarly publisher for 3 to 4 years is preferred. Educational qualifications to a graduate or postgraduate level are necessary. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, along with excellent English language proficiency, are essential. A passion for quality control, familiarity with publication ethics and research integrity issues, and the ability to quickly learn and think logically are desired qualities. Flexibility to adapt to new projects at short notice, establish effective relationships with stakeholders, and exhibit superior organizational and time-management skills are key requirements. Proficiency in Office applications, Google Workspace, and a positive approach to problem-solving are valued attributes. Springer Nature emphasizes the diversity of its teams and fosters an inclusive culture where all individuals are treated fairly and encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to work. The organization values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of its employees and seeks to attract, nurture, and develop top talent. Access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or chronic conditions will be accommodated upon request. For further information on career opportunities at Springer Nature, please visit the official website. Kindly note that the job posting will end on 25-10-2024.,