Athabasca University's Research Office is recruiting for a full-time permanent Research Ethics Officer.
The Position
The Research Ethics Officer (REO) works under the general supervision of the Manager, Research Services and provides senior level administrative support to the AU Research Ethics Board (REB).The REB receives and reviews research applications involving humans and operates in accordance with the policies/standards of the federal granting councils and AU's Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Policy and related Procedures.The Athabasca University Animal Care Committee (AUACC) receives and reviews research protocols involving the use of animals and operates in accordance with the policies/standards of the federal granting councils, Canadian Council on Animal Care, and AU's Animal Ethics Policy and related Procedures. The REO is the primary administrative point of contact for ethics related issues for all researchers conducting research involving humans or animals at AU and is responsible for managing the AU research ethics review processes, under the direction of the REB/AUACC and in compliance with relevant regulations/standards.
Qualifications
Contact Information
For more information regarding this position, please contact Gail Burritt, Research Ethics Officer at: [email protected]
Athabasca First
Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.
What AU Offers
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:
All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.
WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities.
Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.
Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.
The Position
The Research Ethics Officer (REO) works under the general supervision of the Manager, Research Services and provides senior level administrative support to the AU Research Ethics Board (REB).The REB receives and reviews research applications involving humans and operates in accordance with the policies/standards of the federal granting councils and AU's Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Policy and related Procedures.The Athabasca University Animal Care Committee (AUACC) receives and reviews research protocols involving the use of animals and operates in accordance with the policies/standards of the federal granting councils, Canadian Council on Animal Care, and AU's Animal Ethics Policy and related Procedures. The REO is the primary administrative point of contact for ethics related issues for all researchers conducting research involving humans or animals at AU and is responsible for managing the AU research ethics review processes, under the direction of the REB/AUACC and in compliance with relevant regulations/standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree with at least three years senior administrative experience working with Boards and/or Committees (equivalent combination of formal education and work experience may be considered). A Master's degree would be an asset.
- Preference will be given to persons with a broad knowledge of scientific methodologies and research ethics.
- Knowledge of and experience with provincial, national and international research ethics and privacy legislation, policies, regulations/guidelines is preferred, as is experience with research involving humans.
- Relevant work experience in a research-related field or university environment.
- Current knowledge of AU administrative and organizational structures and systems would be a definite asset.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this position, please contact Gail Burritt, Research Ethics Officer at: [email protected]
Athabasca First
Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.
What AU Offers
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.
WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities.
Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.
Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.