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Research Integrity Auditor Specialist

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Frontiers

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On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Education
Master's degree

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Requirements

Education & certifications

  • Educated to Master's level or PhD
  • Previous experience in academic/STM publishing with some exposure to research integrity or dealing with ethical issues.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • We prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy
  • Extra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance
  • Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year
  • 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support)
  • Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub
  • Competitive local benefits country dependent (e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision)

The role

What you'll do

  • Review current editorial pipelines and journal practices to proactively identify potential research integrity risks.
  • Lead in-depth assessments of escalated cases involving manuscripts, editors, reviewers, and authors.
  • Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to prevent future issues.
  • Assess the urgency of cases and escalate them appropriately when needed.
  • Work closely with Research Integrity Managers and Specialists to gather insights and align on next steps.
  • Present findings and proposed actions clearly, ensuring each case reaches a well-documented resolution.

You are

  • Experienced in academic or STM publishing, with exposure to research integrity or ethical issue management.
  • A confident communicator who can navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Educated to MSc/PhD level or equivalent.
  • Fluent in English (C2 level), with solid working knowledge of Excel and Salesforce.

Business expertise

  • Knowledge of publishing and open access in particular
  • Awareness of common research integrity and publication ethics concerns

Technical skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Additional skills

  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
  • Time management and organizational skills

Abilities / Competencies / Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate through challenging conversations, gather information and manage stakeholders' expectations in a diplomatic and professional manner
  • A pro-active mindset that enjoys finding solutions, preventing unnecessary escalations and taking ownership of situations.

About Frontiers

Frontiers is a leading open-access academic publisher based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in peer-reviewed scientific journals across a wide range of disciplines including health, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The company operates a digital publishing platform that connects researchers, editors, and reviewers globally, with a portfolio of over 200 journals and a strong reputation for rigorous peer review and rapid publication times.

Frontiers has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid, and is actively expanding its technology and publishing operations there. The company's culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive option for international professionals. They offer roles in software engineering, research integrity, and publishing development, providing a dynamic environment for those looking to contribute to the future of scientific communication.

Industry
Science Publishing
Founded
2007
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Frontiers operates with English as its working language, so international professionals can integrate without needing Spanish fluency.
  • The company has a strong remote-work culture, with many roles offering flexible or fully remote arrangements.
  • Spain is a key growth hub for Frontiers, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a significant number of open roles there.
  • The company offers a modern, digital-first environment with opportunities to work on products used by millions of researchers worldwide.
  • Frontiers provides a structured career path in a fast-growing, international company, with roles spanning engineering, product, and publishing operations.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Frontiers, our purpose is simple yet ambitious: to make science open. We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet.

We are one of the world's largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. To date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers.

Joining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation - working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society. To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video:

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

Are you passionate about upholding the integrity of scientific research?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills and an approach grounded in integrity can make a real difference? Are you ready to join a mission-driven team that safeguards the credibility of global science? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What is Research Integrity - and why does it matter?

At Frontiers, our Research Integrity team plays a critical role in ensuring that the science we publish is trustworthy, ethical, and rigorously vetted. As a Research Integrity Auditor Specialist, you will be at the forefront of investigating complex cases, identifying patterns, and helping shape the future of ethical publishing.

You will report to the Research Integrity Auditing Manager and collaborate closely with colleagues across all journal portfolios.

Additional information

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination - including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

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