Research Integrity Specialist

Role highlights
Investigate and resolve publication ethics cases
Partner with authors, editors, and stakeholders to drive best practice
Support and strengthen the trusted reputation of CSIRO Publishing journals

About CSIRO
As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO solves the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

The opportunity
Reporting to the Head, Journals Editorial & Research Integrity, the Research Integrity Specialist will work proactively to manage publication ethics cases (pre- and post-publication), implement best-practice guidelines, and educate internal and external stakeholders on matters of publication ethics. You will play a key role in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of CSIRO Publishing journals.

Your high-level duties will include:
– Assessing integrity alerts and investigating potential issues in line with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance and other relevant guidelines.
– Liaising with authors, editors, and external stakeholders regarding publication and peer review misconduct.
– Reviewing cases of possible plagiarism or self-plagiarism and progressing to resolution.
– Reporting on research integrity cases and emerging trends.
– Supporting policy, process, and tool development to strengthen research integrity practices.
– Providing guidance, training, and resources to internal publishing teams and external contributors.
– Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving challenges in publication ethics and advising on solutions.

Location: Clayton, VIC (preferred); Other Australian CSIRO sites and remote working arrangements may be considered.

Salary: AU$96k – AU$109k (pro-rata for part-time) +15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: 2-year Specified Term, Part-time (0.8 FTE / 58 hrs per fortnight)

To be considered you will need:

Essential criteria:

– A tertiary qualification in a relevant STEM field.
– Awareness of research integrity challenges, trends, and best practices in STEM
– Experience building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
– Highly developed communication and influencing skills.
– Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
– Strong organisational and prioritisation skills across multiple projects.
– Demonstrated ability to be results-oriented and performance-driven.
– Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Desirable criteria:

– Experience as a STEM author in peer-reviewed journals.
– Experience collaborating with Editorial Boards.
– Experience working across geographies and cultures.
– Experience delivering presentations and training.