Here are our current open positions:
- Editor, Medical Evidence Project
- Staff reporter, Retraction Watch
- Assistant researcher, Retraction Watch Database
Learn more about the Center for Scientific Integrity, and about working at The Center.
Editor, Medical Evidence Project
Posted July 29, 2025
The Medical Evidence Project, an initiative of the Center for Scientific Integrity, seeks an editor to work with its team of researchers investigating the medical literature for problematic research affecting human health.
The editor will develop reports from work done by MEP researchers, or sleuths, with an eye toward clear, comprehensive reporting and putting the findings in context. The editor will also work closely with the managing editor of Retraction Watch and its journalists to report on the findings.
The MEP editor will also occasionally edit news stories for Retraction Watch.
Strong candidates for this role will be familiar with the medical research and scientific publishing ecosystems; have experience with substantive editing, ideally for news outlets; have a strong news sense; and be comfortable with both working independently and collaborating with others to achieve results.
The salary for this full-time position is $75,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience, funded by a grant from Open Philanthropy. This is a two-year position with the intention to renew based on budget availability.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and open until the position is filled.
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.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and open until the position is filled.
Assistant researcher, Retraction Watch Database
Update, August 8: We are no longer accepting applications for the assistant researcher position. Thank you to all who applied.
The Center For Scientific Integrity, a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is looking for a full-time Assistant Researcher to join our crew in maintaining the Retraction Watch Database (RWDB), the world’s most comprehensive, manually curated database of retractions. The RWDB, owned by Crossref and maintained by The Center For Scientific Integrity, is a vital resource for researchers, academics and policy-makers. Numerous bibliographic software systems also incorporate our downloads for their own users.
The Assistant Researcher will enter data into an existing database, locate source material from searches through various publishing and indexing platforms or from spreadsheets, and quality-check existing entries as assigned. The successful candidate, who will report to Research Director Alison Abritis, will also flag retractions that may be of particular interest for our journalists, or that may indicate a new growing trend in retractions.
The position is a full-time, fully remote position.
Position Responsibilities, Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to accurately enter and proofread information in a database for extended blocks of time
- An eye for detail to discern inconsistencies and patterns in database entries
- Knowledge of the scholarly publishing ecosystem
- Able to work independently and within a group
Preferred qualifications:
- College degree
- Fluency and/or familiarity with multiple languages
- Experience in scholarly publishing
Salary: $40,000 per year, with a small amount of flexibility for significant experience
Applications for this position are now closed.
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].