Here are our current open positions:
Learn more about The Center for Scientific Integrity, and about working at The Center.
Staff reporter, Retraction Watch
Posted July 29, 2025
Retraction Watch is hiring a second staff reporter to join our small team. If you’re interested in accountability science journalism with impact that drives the conversation around scientific integrity and is frequently picked up by local, national and international news outlets, this role is for you.
The staff reporter will:
- write two to three stories per week
- pitch, report and write stories for partner news outlets
- Salary: $55,000-$70,000 per year, depending on experience
Strong candidates for this role will have experience and/or training in journalism; experience chasing challenging stories and working with a variety of sources; familiarity with the medical research and scientific publishing ecosystems; and the ability to work independently.
This position is made possible through generous support from our donors. It is a two-year position, with the intention to renew based on budget availability.
The application form is now closed. Thanks to all who applied.
Retraction Watch journalism internship
We offer summer and fall internships. See the latest deadlines and application link here.
About The Center for Scientific Integrity
The Center for Scientific Integrity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote transparency and accuracy in science and scientific publications.
Retraction Watch is The Center’s flagship publication, and the Retraction Watch Database is the world’s most comprehensive, manually-curated database of retractions, containing more than 60,000 retractions and other notices in the scholarly literature.
The Center is also home to the Medical Evidence Project, the Sleuths in Residence Program, the Elisabeth Bik Science Integrity Fund, and the Hijacked Journal Checker.
Working for The Center for Scientific Integrity
The Center and all of its projects are fully remote workplaces. Any role can be based anywhere in the world, as long as successful candidates can commit to at least four hours per day of overlap with US East Coast working hours.
We do not offer health insurance, but U.S. employees are eligible for a 401(k) with a generous match. We also offer paid vacation time and unlimited sick time.
If you have any issues with the application forms or specific questions about the open positions, email [email protected].