Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer

Hours: Part time 0.5 FTE

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: Fixed term, 8 months. 

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: ASAP

The Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance Team, within the Research and Enterprise Services Division, are seeking to appoint a fixed term, part time Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer (SREIO) to support the University’s ethics and governance committees.

In this role you will support and oversee the workings and governance of any one of the University’s Cross School or School Research Ethics Committees and you will provide up-to-date advice and guidance to staff and students at all levels.

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

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.

In this role you will liaise with relevant operational teams such as data protection, insurance, contracts and health and safety to ensure students and staff receive timely and sector-relevant information.

Ideally you will have experience working in a busy and changing environment with experience in a higher education establishment being of benefit.

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.

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.

We  are seeking someone with an ability to manage their time effectively and able to deliver outcomes in a timely way. You will be willing to work flexibly within a small, friendly, team and competent to manage your own workload effectively.

Please contact Dr Caroline Garrett C.A.Garrett@Sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

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