Job Description

At Frontiers, our purpose is simple yet ambitious: to make science open. We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet.

We are one of the world’s largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. To date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers.

Joining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation — working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society. To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video:

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch-v=87ejFfnQzko

Are you passionate about upholding the integrity of scientific research?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills and an approach grounded in integrity can make a real difference? Are you ready to join a mission-driven team that safeguards the credibility of global science? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What is Research Integrity – and why does it matter?

At Frontiers, our Research Integrity team plays a critical role in ensuring that the science we publish is trustworthy, ethical, and rigorously vetted. As a Research Integrity Specialist, you will be at the forefront of investigating complex cases, identifying patterns, and helping shape the future of ethical publishing.

Requirements

We are seeking a Research Integrity Specialist to join our team and

• Includes level of autonomy on problem solving, level of input on strategy, OKR involvement, use of/input on resources (e.g. playbooks, handbooks)

• Conduct submission checks to ensure adherence to publication ethics and detect any potential misconduct. Confirm that all manuscripts, authors, and institutions pass Frontiers’ initial quality checks before entering peer review.

• Collaborate with authors, editors, and institutions so that any pending issue is resolved before production, ensuring a timely and customer-focused approach. 

• Address post-publication concerns and investigations into reported ethical issues and research misconduct and liaise with relevant teams as necessary.

• Gather and document evidence related to each ethical breaches investigated. 

• Apply and uphold research integrity policies, develop training materials, train new team members, and provide input on ethical guidelines for all stakeholders. 

• Stay informed about the latest developments in the field of research integrity and publication ethics. Recommend and support policy and system improvements to maintain high ethical standards. 

• Provide regular updates and report to the Research Integrity Manager

Nature of Impact (expected outcomes, how do you measure results/success)

• Responsible for upholding integrity and quality standards on Frontiers publications  

• Effective resolution of ethical issues and post-publication investigations

• Success is measured through adherence to ethical guidelines, quality of manuscripts, performance against objectives

Benefits

• We prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy
• Extra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support)
• Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub
• Competitive local benefits country dependent (e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision)

Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.