Who We Are 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. 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 integral, 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: Are you passionate about upholding the integrity of scientific research? Are you ready to join a mission-driven team that safeguards the credibility of global science?

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. As a Research Integrity Auditor Specialist, you will: Review current editorial pipelines and journal practices to proactively identify potential research integrity risks Work closely with Research Integrity Managers and Specialists to gather insights and align on next steps Experienced in academic or STM publishing, with exposure to research integrity or ethical issue management Educated to MSc/PhD level or equivalent Fluent in English (C2 level), with solid working knowledge of Excel and Salesforce Knowledge of publishing and open access in particular Awareness of common research integrity and publication ethics concerns Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Educated to Master's level or PhD Previous experience in academic/STM publishing with some exposure to research integrity or dealing with ethical issues.

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 ~ 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support) ~ Competitive local benefits country dependent (e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision)

📌 Research Integrity Auditor Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Frontiers
📍 Madrid