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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

This role presents an opportunity to shape how scientific research is shared globally. If you're interested in making cutting-edge research freely accessible and working at the intersection of science and technology, we'd love to hear from you. 💚

More info and how to apply: openrxiv.org/careers/

Careers - openRxiv

Careers Come work at openRxiv! Now hiring Chief Product Officer (CPO) Remote position (US-based team) October 8, 2025 How to apply: openRxiv has partnered with Foundation Advisors, LLC on the search f...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

Experience navigating uncertainty, working effectively with open-source communities, and expertise in striking a balance between strategic thinking and hands-on execution are must haves.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

We're seeking an individual with experience in product management and team leadership, knowledge of digital scientific publishing, and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

🤝 Work directly with our CEO and Chief Science & Strategy Officer to set organizational direction and roadmapping
📈 Contribute to the foundational groundwork for openRxiv's future success and growth
💡 And more!

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

What you would get to do:
👥 Lead our technical team to continue running bioRxiv and medRxiv, including documentation and development practices, and identify areas for increased efficiency
🔬 Build products and services that advance scientific communication

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

We oversee bioRxiv and medRxiv, which together post over 62,000 preprints annually, transforming how scientific discoveries are shared worldwide.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 3h

openRxiv has launched a search for a Chief Product Officer to join our leadership team.

Are you a product leader who cares about open science? If so, this opportunity might be for you!

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#OpenScience #Preprints #JobOpening #ProductManagement #SciComm #ProductLeadership

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 1d

The new @hhmi.org access policy aligns with 'Plan U' in making preprints required, ensuring immediate free access to the research it funds & is a push towards a better scholarly communication ecosystem.

We love to see it. 💚

Read more from @richardsever.bsky.social.

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Preprint mandates gather momentum - openRxiv

By Richard Sever, PhD. Chief Science & Strategy Officer, openRxiv Preprints speed up science by enabling researchers to disseminate reports of new findings immediately. They also represent a simple wa...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 18d

Wrapping up National Postdoc Appreciation Week by celebrating postdocs everywhere!

This year's theme "Communicating Your Science and Research" is so important. Your work sharing research and connecting with others is what moves science forward.

Thanks for your curiosity & dedication. 💚

#NPAW2025

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bioRxiv & medRxiv @biorxiv-medrxiv.bsky.social · 20d

bioRxiv now partners with @datadryad.bsky.social to facilitate transparent data sharing. Authors can add and connect their preprints to Dryad datasets without leaving the bioRxiv submission system. Once posted, a green checkmark on the preprint page indicates Dryad's curation.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 19d

See the step-by-step guide for adding your data with your preprint on bioRxiv: connect.biorxiv.org/news/2025/09...

Dryad partnership brings easier data sharing to bioRxiv

bioRxiv - the preprint server for biology, operated by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a research and educational institution

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 openRxiv & @datadryad.bsky.social are excited to announce our new partnership & integration, streamlining data sharing with preprints.

📊 Now while posting to #bioRxiv you'll have the option to upload data to Dryad at the same time.

Read more openrxiv.org/dryad-integr...

#OpenScience #OpenData

openRxiv partners with Dryad to streamline data sharing and curation - openRxiv

An important part of our mission at openRxiv is to collaborate with other organizations to improve science communication and promote interoperability. Preprints are just one part of the research workf...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · 22d

The NIH recently issued an RFI on allowable publishing costs associated with NIH grants. @richardsever.bsky.social and @tracykteal.bsky.social submitted their response emphasizing how a preprint mandate could provide rapid free public access to NIH-funded research. openrxiv.org/response-nih...

Response to NIH Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs - openRxiv

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently issued a request for information (RFI) on allowable publishing costs associated with NIH grants. The RFI invites comments on strategies for limiting ar...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Sep 4

Read more about the implementation on the @biorxiv-medrxiv.bsky.social post.
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#OpenScience #Preprints #bioRxiv

Feature is live on bioRxiv! Coming soon to medRxiv.

Adding funder information to bioRxiv preprints

bioRxiv - the preprint server for biology, operated by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a research and educational institution

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Sep 4

Funding info in preprints isn’t just a formality. It’s part of the research record.

🔍 Builds trust through transparency
📑 Meets funder requirements
📈 Boosts discoverability & impact

bioRxiv now has an easy way to add standardized funder info at the time of submission.

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3 reasons it’s valuable to include funder information with your preprint - openRxiv

As preprints continue to reshape how we share scientific knowledge, we’re continuing to think about how we receive, share and acknowledge credit in our work. One important area for this is including f...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Aug 28

💚🎉 to share John Inglis & @richardsever.bsky.social have received The Royal Society’s 2025 Research Culture Award for founding bioRxiv & medRxiv.

🌍 Congratulations to the extraordinary teams, co-founders & communities whose work has transformed how research is shared!

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Royal Society honors Inglis and Sever with Research Culture Award for transforming scientific communication - openRxiv

We’re grateful and excited to share that Dr. Richard Sever and Dr. John Inglis have earned The Royal Society’s 2025 Research Culture Award for contributions to improving the scientific system and chan...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Aug 25

Very appreciative of the VU Open Access Innovation Fund! Learn more: vu.nl/en/about-vu/...

#VUAmsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the broad inclusive university where everyone is welcome

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Aug 25

A heartfelt thanks to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for supporting bioRxiv & medRxiv. 💚

Your backing through the VU Open Access Innovation fund helps ensure timely & barrier-free sharing of scientific research. We're grateful for your commitment to open access.

#bioRxiv #OpenAccess #VUAmsterdam

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re excited to share @tracykteal.bsky.social will be the new CEO of openRxiv. 🎉

A scientist & nonprofit leader, she has served as Interim COO since launch. Her appointment signals continuity in leadership & our commitment to independence, transparency & open science.
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Dr. Tracy Teal named CEO of openRxiv, to lead the next phase in the evolution of open science - openRxiv

After an exhaustive, international search, the openRxiv Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Tracy Teal as the organization’s inaugural CEO. Dr Teal has served as interim COO of openRxiv since its lau...

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Jul 29

You're in research because you want to advance science, share your results with others, grow in your career & connect with the community.

Here are 7 reasons why posting preprints on bioRxiv & medRxiv can help you meet those goals. 💚

#OpenScience #Preprints #ScienceCommunication #bioRxiv #medRxiv

7 Reasons to post a preprint

1 Accelerate science. Papers are rapidly online and freely accessible.

2 Retain control. Share your research fast when you want to

3 Get early recognition. Preprints get a DOI on posting and can be cited.

4 Advance your career. Cite your preprints in grant and job applications.

5 Improve your paper. Get feedback and update your preprint.

6 Build your community. Increase your network and collaboration.

7 Speed up journal submission. Easily transfer your manuscript to many journals.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · Jun 26

We are proud to recognize & thank ‪The University of Edinburgh for its support of bioRxiv & medRxiv.

Their commitment helps sustain open access to preprints in biology & medicine, ensuring timely and globally-available sharing of scientific knowledge.

Thank you! 💚

#bioRxiv #medRxiv #OpenScience

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · May 22

Want to learn more about openRxiv?

Read the Q&A with our co-founders + team:
openrxiv.org/qa-governanc...

➡️ Why independence matters
➡️ Who makes the decisions
➡️ How we fund open preprint platforms
➡️ What’s next for research access & integrity

#preprints #OpenScience #biorxiv #medrxiv

Have questions about openRxiv? Check out the Q&A with our co-founders and Interim COO. Image of a laptop with the openRxiv website homepage shown. Website title is Communication at the speed of science. Cards with bioRxiv and medRxiv below. Read the blog below.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · May 8

bioRxiv and medRxiv are a true team effort. Thank you to the team, community, co-founders John Inglis, @richardsever.bsky.social , @hmkyale.bsky.social, Joseph Ross, Theo Bloom, @clairerawlinson.bsky.social and all those who share and read preprints to broaden access to research.

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · May 8

Preprints provide a pathway for researchers to share their research quickly, easily and freely to advance discovery and progress. Truly communication at the speed of science.

Congratulations to Richard and the medRxiv and bioRxiv teams and community on this recognition! 💚

#openscience

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openRxiv @openrxiv.bsky.social · May 8

🎉 We're very excited that our Chief Science and Strategic Officer, @richardsever.bsky.social, is included on this year's #TIME100HEALTH list!

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This recognition helps demonstrate the impact preprints in #bioRxiv & #medRxiv have on global health.

#Time100Health #preprints

TIME100 Health: Richard Sever

Find out why Richard Sever is on the TIME100 Health 2025 list.

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