SPRINGER NATURE

Research & Development Co-Ordinator

Location
Central London
Salary
Dependent on skills and experience
Posted
19 Nov 2015
Closing date
02 Dec 2015
Ref
NPG/033/15
Job function
Administration
Job level
Graduate
Hours
Full time
Contract
Permanent
Listing type
Job vacancy

Springer Nature, London

Research & Development Co-ordinator, Open Research

We have an exciting opportunity to join the research and development team in the Open Research Group at Springer Nature. This role would suit a graduate with an interest in open access publishing who is looking to gain experience in this rapidly developing area of scholarly communications. 

You will work on a range of projects in support of our open access strategy and policies, and have the opportunity to help shape our open access publishing. You will be: 
  • Conducting research and competitor analysis and reporting relating to open access, with a focus on funding and policy.
• Contributing to projects to improve support for authors publishing open access.
• Responding to internal and external queries about our open access publishing policies.
• Providing some administrative support to the Open Research team.

The ideal applicant will: 
  • Have an undergraduate degree
• Have excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written English, to deal with people at all levels within the company and externally within the academic community
• Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries and coming up with new approaches
• Be able to learn quickly and organise and prioritise numerous tasks
• Be numerate and computer-literate, with a sharp eye for detail and strong Excel skills.

Desirable (but not essential) experience: 
  • Experience in an academic research environment and an interest in open access / open science would be an advantage.
• Experience in administration roles/working on projects

To apply please upload a copy of your CV and covering letter, stating your salary expectations and quoting job reference: NPG/033/15 

This position will be based in Nature Publishing Group’s new campus in Kings Cross, London. Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

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