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Research Ethics Officer
| Posting date: | 04 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £30,505 to £35,880 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 November 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0570-24 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join the dedicated Aston University Research Integrity Office, which is part of our broader Research Services department.
Reporting to the Research Governance and Integrity Manager the role holder will have a particular focus on all aspects of administration associated with the research ethics and integrity procedures within our three academic Colleges, including:
Supporting the promotion of good research practice across the University;
Supporting the ethics review processes for research studies, and provide advice to researchers as they prepare their ethics applications;
Managing the business of the College Research Ethics Committees, including working closely with the Committee Chairs;
Reviewing and maintaining processes and policies
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task and work well as part of a busy team. You will be able to work constructively with academics at all levels, as well as professional services colleagues in different departments (in particular, Legal Services, Health and Safety and the Graduate School). The role will appeal to someone who enjoys the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment, whilst paying attention to detail, and demonstrating excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
Are under 25 years old
Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Reporting to the Research Governance and Integrity Manager the role holder will have a particular focus on all aspects of administration associated with the research ethics and integrity procedures within our three academic Colleges, including:
Supporting the promotion of good research practice across the University;
Supporting the ethics review processes for research studies, and provide advice to researchers as they prepare their ethics applications;
Managing the business of the College Research Ethics Committees, including working closely with the Committee Chairs;
Reviewing and maintaining processes and policies
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task and work well as part of a busy team. You will be able to work constructively with academics at all levels, as well as professional services colleagues in different departments (in particular, Legal Services, Health and Safety and the Graduate School). The role will appeal to someone who enjoys the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment, whilst paying attention to detail, and demonstrating excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
Are under 25 years old
Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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