Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer

About the role

The Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance Team, within the Research and Enterprise Services Division, are seeking to appoint a full-time Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer (SREIO) to primarily support a number of senior research ethics, governance, integrity and quality assurance committees.

In this role, you will specifically support the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB), the Sponsorship Sub-Committee (SSC), Research Ethics and Integrity Committee (REIC) and the Research Governance and Quality Assurance Committee (RGQAC) by providing senior committee secretarial services.

Working within a leading, research-intensive institution, we are seeking someone who is passionate about and will promote a positive research culture and integrity in research.

You will liaise with relevant operational teams such as data protection, the Joint Clinical Research Office, insurance, contracts and health and safety to ensure students and staff receive timely and sector-relevant information.

You should be comfortable with and experienced in providing up to date and accurate information, advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels on a specified range of services, procedures or policies as well as liaising between service users and operational teams in relation to queries and requests.

Your principle accountabilities will be to;

• Provide advice and guidance on the range of services and activities within the specified area.

• Assess queries and potential issues, advising on solutions and linking with relevant operational teams.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships to engender confidence and trust in the advice provided.

About you

We are seeking someone with a keen interest in research ethics and good working knowledge of at least one of; research ethics, research integrity, university governance processes.

Ideally you will have experience working in a busy and changing environment with experience in a higher education establishment being of benefit. You would also benefit from experience of supporting committees and/or experience in an administrative role.

You will have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. You will

enjoy engaging with colleagues and have the ability to work with others to find solutions to sometimes complex situations.

Please contact  Dr Natalie Harriman (n.harriman@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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