Research Integrity Associate in Abingdon

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.

Reporting into the Director of Research Integrity Engagement, Research Integrity Associates (RIAs) act as the first point of call for triaging and supporting on ethics and integrity queries across Taylor & Francis Group books and journals. Working across departments and with different key stakeholders, the RIAs play an important role within the Publishing Ethics and Integrity team in ensuring that tasks related to investigations are handled professionally and efficiently. Due to business growth we are now looking for 2 new Research Integrity Associates to work out of our Milton Park office!

Key accountabilities

• Triage, assess and classify queries to the Ethics team inbox, escalating as appropriate;
• Provide advice on publication ethics queries to internal & external stakeholders;
• Work with the Research Integrity managers to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and resources for books ethics investigations;
• Work with the Team Lead, Ethics and Integrity Analyst to develop the management and tracking of books ethics cases;
• Ensure that all investigations are tracked centrally with a clear audit trail, to input into case reporting;
• In accordance with T&F policies and SOPs, ensure that cases are handled professionally, accurately and punctually;
• Assess special issue proposals, according to established due diligence protocols;
• Support large-scale investigations ensuring these are handled in a consistent and auditable manner;
• Identify complex cases for escalation and prepare case summaries as appropriate;
• 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 and provide detailed feedback;
• Use tools to detect research integrity and ethics issues (such as iThenticate or ImageTwin) interpret the results to verify concerns raised;
• Draft author correspondence and post-publication correction notices where appropriate;
• Use knowledge gained from cases to input into discussions around policies and workflows.

Qualifications

• A degree in STM or HSS, or demonstrated academic background;
• Familiarity with publication ethics and research integrity issues;
• Experience in working with scholarly journals or books;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and shared folders;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to take an agile approach when needed;
• Curiosity and good problem‑solving skills;
• Advanced organisational skills;
• Team player and a self‑starter;
• Ability to quickly build rapport with internal and external stakeholders of all levels;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Experience in research integrity issues or submission systems (e.g. ScholarOne, Editorial Manager) would be advantageous.

Additional Information

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work‑life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

What we offer in return

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture;
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday;
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year;
• 4 paid volunteering days each year;
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance;
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well‑being support;
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares;
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

What you should know

These roles are based in the UK and you must have the right to work and live in the UK. They are based in Milton Park office and you must live within a commutable distance to ensure you can attend the office 3 days per week. Please note that our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028. Applications will close on 17th June 2026. Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact liz.southwick@tandf.co.uk. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.