Research Ethics Officer

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Leading parental leave initiatives

Generous annual leave (39-41 days)

Competitive pension contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability focus

Job summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a Research Ethics Officer in Exeter. This part-time role (0.59 FTE, 21.54 hours per week) offers hybrid working with on-campus and home-based days and an immediate fixed-term start to a permanent post.

Salary is £34,630 per annum pro rata on Grade E and the role supports researchers across faculties to ensure ethical research practices. You will work with research ethics committees, provide specialist guidance across the life-cycle of projects, and help embed

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance that research adheres to ethical principles and governance requirements.
• Support researchers in setting up complex projects and ongoing studies.
• Provide specialist advice on ethical issues across the research life-cycle.
• Collaborate with research ethics committee chairs and members.
• Help researchers navigate policies, governance processes and compliance.

Job description

Research Ethics Officer

Location: Exeter (Hybrid)

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 envirionments 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 [e-mail]

About The Division

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Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How We Can Help

If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.