Part-time Scientific Advisor - Fort Stockton, TX, United States - Apex Ventures

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2 weeks ago

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Position:
Part-time Scientific Advisor (20 hours/week)


Department:
International Journal of Cancer


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The German Cancer Research Center, located in Fort Stockton, TX, is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With over 3,000 employees, we have a strong focus on cancer research.


The International Journal of Cancer (IJC) has been the official journal of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) since 1966.

It covers a wide range of topics in experimental and clinical cancer research.

The editorial office is based at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Germany, and is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof.

Dr. Christoph Plass.

We are currently seeking a part-time Scientific Advisor to conduct regular quality control checks on submissions to the Journal. This role is crucial in maintaining a high standard of data integrity and reproducibility in published articles.


As issues related to research integrity and misconduct continue to arise, we need a scientist with the necessary background knowledge to advise and make decisions on potentially manipulated data.

The Scientific Advisor will work closely with the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief to take appropriate action and communicate with authors and the publisher.


Job Description:


  • Reviewing images in submitted and published papers for integrity
  • Evaluating original experimental data provided by authors
  • Verifying the use of valid cell lines and appropriate documentation in submitted papers (cell line authentication
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