Publishing Ethics Screening Analyst

Do you enjoy supporting Ethics investigations?

Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?

About our Team

At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.

About the Role

We seek a collaborative, analytical, and organized colleague to play a pivotal role in pre-publication screening of manuscripts. You will prioritize work, fact-check meticulously, and communicate effectively. You are passionate about research integrity and publishing ethics. You will work with Editors and Publishers to resolve concerns before manuscript acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing concerns in manuscripts flagged by Elsevier's research integrity technology solution to validate signals or resolve false positives.
• Deciding, according to protocols, which concerns can be remediated by the authors before reconsideration. Reviewing manuscripts where concerns have been remediated to ensure compliance with requests and the journal policies and Guides for Authors.
• Communicating concerns, to Editors, Publishers, and authors for due consideration, according to protocols.
• Gathering and sharing insights to propose changes to editorial and research integrity workflows and processes in response to new behaviors or challenges.
• Becoming an expert in the use of technologies and tools to provide insights into potential unethical behaviors and providing feedback regarding potential new features or improvements.
• Becoming an expert in publishing ethics best practices and becoming a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Have relevant demonstrable experience of scientific and medical publishing
• Have Knowledge of peer-review and the publishing process
• Have excellent communication skills
• Display excellent analytical, organizational and prioritization skills
• Have the ability to work methodically, problem-solve and fact-check
• An assessment or case study may be part of our selection procedure.

Work in a way that works for you

We 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 productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business

A 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.

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