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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.
Retraction Watch journalism internship
Retraction Watch covers science and research integrity through the lens of retractions. Its staff of two full-time journalists, as well as its two founding editors and a network of freelance writers, publish daily stories on research integrity, scientific misconduct, publishing, accountability, and more.
We typically offer a summer and fall internship position. The internship is 10 weeks long (with an possible extension up to 12 weeks), 35 hours per week, and pays $20/hour. It is a remote position. The intern is expected to write two to three stories per week.
Strong candidates will have a solid understanding of academic science and scientific publishing, as well as training in science journalism and a keen interest in accountability journalism.
Your application package should include your resume, three samples of your work, and answers to these questions:
- Why are you interested in the internship at Retraction Watch?
- What training and/or experience do you have in accountability journalism?
- What skills and perspectives would you bring to Retraction Watch?
Find the current deadlines and link to the application form on the Retraction Watch website.
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 kate@centerforscientificintegrity.org.