Interim Research Ethics Facilitator (Hybrid, London)

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A London University is seeking a Research Ethics Facilitator for an interim position. The role involves managing the ethical review processes and serving as the main point of contact for researchers needing ethics support. Key responsibilities include processing applications for ethical approval, providing compliance guidance, and managing meetings for ethics committees. Candidates should have experience in a relevant research environment and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of £45,000 and has a hybrid working model with three days onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment, preferably academic, medical, or pharmaceutical.
• Understanding of ethical review processes and current research ethics guidelines.
• Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Skilled in minute-taking and summarizing information.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for ethical approval effectively.
• Review and assess submitted applications for eligibility.
• Conduct risk assessments for ethics applications.
• Provide guidance on compliance with policies.
• Organise and attend Ethics Committee meetings.
• Manage and upgrade the ethics application system.
• Authorize ethics approval decisions.
• Maintain research governance webpages.

Skills

Research environment experience

Knowledge of ethical review processes

Strong written and interpersonal skills

Minute taking experience

Job description

A London University is seeking a Research Ethics Facilitator for an interim position. The role involves managing the ethical review processes and serving as the main point of contact for researchers needing ethics support. Key responsibilities include processing applications for ethical approval, providing compliance guidance, and managing meetings for ethics committees. Candidates should have experience in a relevant research environment and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of £45,000 and has a hybrid working model with three days onsite.