This part-time (0.59 fte, 21.54 hours a week) post is available immediately on a permanent basis. Salary will be £34,630 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home. This role may be subject to additional background screening. What will you do in this role? The role plays an important part in providing assurance that research conducted within the institution adheres to…
ethical principles, promoting the well-being of participants and the wider community in accordance with the university’s Research Ethics Framework, research policies and legislative and regulatory requirements.
Joining a committed team, you will develop and share your expertise through exposure to a highly varied portfolio of research from all three university faculties. The team’s mission is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to researchers, faculty, and staff, guiding them to navigate the complex landscape of human and animal research ethics with confidence and clarity.
You will support researchers in setting up complex projects and in the conduct of ongoing studies, ensuring that research governance processes take place according to protocols. Working closely with research ethics committee chairs and members, you will provide specialist advice and guidance on complex issues at different stages of the research life-cycle, building up a wide knowledge and understanding of associated research processes to facilitate challenging and remarkable research.
We will support you to continue to develop your knowledge and skill in all aspects of Research related governance, ethics and compliance.
About You
Do you have an interest in supporting the ethical conduct of high quality research? Have you got experience of working to support research ethics or in similar environments relating to principles and quality standards? Or perhaps you have a keen interest in increasing your knowledge and skill within the areas of research integrity, ethics and governance?
If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact s.jennings@exeter.ac.uk
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£34,630 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.