Research Integrity and Ethics Specialist

AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working with us means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing. 

AIP Publishing helps brilliant work make a global impact. We’re building a living network of knowledge to spark thinking, connect people, and drive new ways forward — empowering a vibrant global community using science for good. We foster a collaborative, creative atmosphere and encourage an inclusive workplace culture that maximizes individual contributions. 

We’re always looking to evolve the ways we think and operate, and we actively encourage an environment where everybody feels comfortable, seen, and able to do their best work. We’re looking to hire and develop colleagues who are astute, flexible, and always striving to “solve better problems” through thoughtful consideration of individual, team, organizational, and customer impact.

 

Are you passionate about upholding ethical standards in research?  We’re looking for a Research Integrity and Ethics Specialist to join our team!  In this role, you’ll report to the Research Integrity and Ethics Manager and play a part in ensuring compliance and promoting integrity across our journals and conference proceedings.

Your ability to stay objective and unbiased will be crucial as you manage cases of research misconduct, conduct investigations, and support policy development. You’ll also create educational resources and enhance research integrity workflows, always seeking ways to improve our processes.

If you’re an organized, detail-oriented professional with an affinity for strategic investigations, we want to hear from you!

How you’ll make an impact:

• Maintain a comprehensive database of research misconduct cases, tracking progress and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting systems and case management tools.
• Audit journals for compliance with peer review and research integrity best practices, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional projects to develop infrastructure and workflows that support research integrity.
• Advise editorial colleagues on policies and processes related to research integrity.
• Serve as a primary contact for ethics-related inquiries, providing guidance to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze the research integrity landscape to build a knowledge bank for informing new policies and processes.
• Collaborate with the Research Integrity and Ethics Manager to develop and update policies and design and deliver training programs.

What you're great at:

• Exhibit strong analytical and investigative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Communicate exceptionally, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Exercise discretion and good judgment with highly confidential and sensitive materials.
• Have a solid understanding of the scholarly publication process.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in academic journal publishing required (preferably within the STM disciplines).
• Familiarity with publication ethics required.

Our excellent total rewards package includes:

• A remote workforce with staff based in NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, PA, MA, RI, or Washington, DC, who meet in person for collaboration, training, strategic planning — and fun!
• Generous paid time off and paid sick and safe leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Exceptional retirement benefits
• Monthly remote stipend
• Training and Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $70,000

At AIPP, we offer competitive compensation based on the role, experience, and other relevant factors. Under the New York Convenience Rule, all employees, regardless of their residence in other states, will be taxed at the New York State tax rate. Employees may also have additional state-specific tax obligations depending on where they live.

A wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP), AIP Publishing’s mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity by breaking barriers to open, equitable research communication and empowering researchers to accelerate global progress. AIP Publishing supports the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities o