Research Integrity Specialist
Core
Investigate and resolve data and image integrity issues in academic manuscripts to ensure the reliability of the published record.
Role type
Senior Research Integrity Specialist (escalation point)
Builds
Decision quality on manuscript suitability (correction, expression of concern, retraction) and risk mitigation for Springer Nature
Domain
Academic publishing / Research ethics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Data analysis, image integrity analysis, statistical analysis (GRIM, SPRITE), plagiarism detection, legal risk assessment, project management, policy compliance
Preferred skills
PhD in STEM or HSS, postdoc experience, familiarity with academic publishing systems, familiarity with image manipulation software (Photoshop), familiarity with copyright law
Technologies
Proofig, ImageTwin, CrossCheck/iThenticate, Adobe Photoshop, Office applications, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Run investigations into concerns regarding images, data, data analysis, and derived results; Provide analysis and advice to editorial teams on manuscript suitability; Serve as an escalation point for complex cases; Process multiple large cases concurrently as a project lead; Comply with COPE guidelines and identify legal/reputational risks; Manage high-volume workload and maintain case records; Contribute to training, mentoring, and policy development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities