<p> </p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;">*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA. This is a 12 month FTC position. </span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Role Summary</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The PLOS Publication Ethics team works to uphold the integrity and reliability of PLOS publications and supports PLOS journals in publication ethics-related issues and policy development. The team also engages with external parties and organizations in publication ethics-related discussions and initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As a Senior Editor, Publication Ethics, you investigate and resolve publication ethics cases for all PLOS journals, provide publication ethics support to PLOS journal teams, and contribute to team-level initiatives and projects that address ethics and integrity issues at PLOS.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role is in the Publication Ethics team’s standard case group. This group’s primary case work responsibilities cover a broad array of integrity issues (e.g., image/data integrity, animal/human research ethics, authorship or data ownership disputes, etc.) that typically involve individual articles or research groups. Editors within this group may also be asked to contribute to work involving large-scale cases, as needed.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Responsibilities</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Resolve publication ethics cases efficiently and in line with PLOS standards and COPE guidance; provide timely support for others’ publication ethics case work; address escalations and queries about publication ethics issues; prevent reputational damage to PLOS journals as feasible.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute as requested to tasks, cases, documentation, and other processes needed to support the team’s casework and other objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to team-level and/or cross-functional initiatives and projects that address ethics and integrity issues at PLOS. (e.g., development of workflows or policy updates; development, trials, and/or implementation of approaches to improve detection, prevention, and/or resolution of publication ethics cases)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support journal staff editors in resolving publication ethics issues that arise during manuscript handling, peer review, or post-publication.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Communicate rapidly and effectively about ethics cases with involved/affected stakeholders, including the journal’s editorial leads, Editorial Board members, authors, members of other PLOS teams, and any other parties involved in publication ethics case work.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to internal discussions about publication ethics, research integrity, and related issues in team-level and interdepartmental/cross-team forums.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain an awareness of cross-industry issues and initiatives and attend COPE Forums that fall within your working hours.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Help with recruitment and onboarding for vacant team positions and help to train staff on other PLOS teams in publication ethics case management and standards. Provide training and feedback for other Publication Ethics team members as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Uphold high standards of professionalism in all internal and external communications about publication ethics issues.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge and Skills</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Highly organized and efficient self-starter with excellent attention to detail and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A collaborative team player who is comfortable working with a remote team</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A commitment to open access and research integrity</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with peer review, publishing, editorial decision-making, and publication ethics issues and standards</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Prior experience investigating and resolving publication ethics cases</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards and guidance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">(Preferred) Expertise in image forensics; experience delivering trainings</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Qualifications</span></h3> <ul> <