Research Ethics Liaison for Social Sciences

Erasmus University Rotterdam; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good work-life balance

Expatriate tax ruling support

Dual Career Programme

Job summary

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is seeking a Research Ethics Facilitator to provide direct support to faculty Research Ethics Review Committees (RERCs) in humanities and social sciences. The role spans multiple schools and institutes, with on-site work at Campus Woudestein (Rotterdam) and The Hague, to ensure efficient ethics review processes and policy implementation.

You will screen applications, assign reviewers, advise researchers, and organise RERC meetings while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience supporting committees and administrative work.
• Knowledge of GDPR and informed consent is beneficial.
• Fluent in Dutch (C1) and reading (B2).

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming applications, assign reviewers, and communicate with researchers on behalf of the RERCs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for researchers, Chairs, and policy officers regarding ethics review content.
• Advise researchers in preparation for and during the ethics review process.
• Organise and support RERC meetings and EUR-wide projects.
• Develop training materials, guidelines, and best practices in collaboration with the Research Ethics team.
• Participate in national and international professional networks.

Skills

Social sciences background

Dutch language skills

Interpersonal communication

Workshop facilitation

Team collaboration

Integrity and problem solving

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is seeking a Research Ethics Facilitator to provide direct support to faculty Research Ethics Review Committees (RERCs) in humanities and social sciences. The role spans multiple schools and institutes, with on-site work at Campus Woudestein (Rotterdam) and The Hague, to ensure efficient ethics review processes and policy implementation.

You will screen applications, assign reviewers, advise researchers, and organise RERC meetings while collaborating with