Research Integrity Associate

Reporting into the Head of Research Integrity and Ethics, Research Integrity Associates (RIAs) play a key role in triaging and driving resolutions on ethics and integrity queries and cases across Taylor & Francis Group journals and books. Working across departments and stakeholders, RIAs ensure that tasks and systems related to ethics and integrity investigations are handled professionally and efficiently within the Publishing Ethics and Integrity team.

• Triage, assess and classify queries in the Ethics team inbox, escalating as appropriate.
• Respond to publication ethics queries as required (internal & external).
• Work with the Team Lead, Ethics and Integrity Analyst, to assess special‑issue proposals according to established due‑diligence protocols and bespoke tools, ensuring required 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 with the Ethics and Integrity Senior Operations Manager, providing detailed feedback and recommendations.
• Ensure that all investigations are tracked centrally with a clear audit trail and input into case reporting, working closely with the Research Integrity Managers.
• Handle cases professionally, accurately and punctually in accordance with T&F policies and SOPs.
• Participate in large‑scale and complex investigations, ensuring consistent and auditable processing.
• Identify complex cases for escalation and prepare case summaries and supporting documentation.
• Use tools such as iThenticate or Proofig to detect research integrity and ethics issues, interpret results and prepare verification reports.
• Draft author correspondence and post‑publication notices where appropriate.
• Use knowledge gained from cases to contribute to discussions around ethics and integrity policies and workflows.

• A degree in STM or HSS, or a demonstrated academic background.
• Familiarity with publication ethics and research integrity issues.
• Experience working with scholarly journals and submission systems.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and shared folders.

• Strong attention to detail and an agile approach when needed.
• High‑level professional communication (written and oral) skills.
• Curiosity and good problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced organisational skills.
• Team player and self‑starter.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage high workloads and prioritise as needed.

Experience with research integrity issues or submission systems (e.g. Scholar One, Editorial Manager) would be advantageous.

Location: Candidates must live within a commutable distance of our Milton Park office in Oxfordshire. A minimum of three days per week in‑person time is expected.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Applications will close on 23rd January 2026.

• Excellent work/life balance with a flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave plus a birthday day off.
• Three discretionary days off during the holiday season.
• Four paid volunteering days each year.
• Company‑funded single‑cover private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme providing 24/7 well‑being support.
• Share Match—plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance, optical and medical care.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues can be their authentic selves and contribute regardless of their identity or background.

Taylor & Francis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, develop, and retain colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit based factors.

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