| College/Department Profile | | |
| | The Research Ethics and Integrity Section Department: Research Planning and Development Research and innovation Sector |
| Duties & Responsibilities | | |
| | Job Summary - The Research Ethics Specialist supports the ethical and regulatory oversight of research activities involving human participants, animals, and biological materials
- Works across the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- Primarily assigned to one committee while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all committees processes, regulations, and requirements
- Ensures compliance with institutional policies, national regulations, and international ethical standards
- Supports researchers through guidance, training, and review processes
Key Responsibilities - Committee Coordination: Manage end-to-end committee meeting processes, including scheduling, agenda preparation, material distribution, and accurate minute documentation
- Protocol Pre-review: Conduct preliminary reviews of research protocols submitted to IRB, IBC, and IACUC to ensure completeness and compliance with institutional policies and MoPH regulations
- Researcher Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for researchers, faculty, and students, providing guidance on submission procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations
- System Facilitation: Facilitate submission and review processes using electronic systems (e.g., IRBNet or equivalent platforms)
- Stakeholder Communication: Support communication with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and collaborating institutions
- Committee Guidance: Provide ethical guidance and orientation/training sessions to committee members
- Issue Resolution: Assist in addressing ethical issues, non-compliance cases, and investigator inquiries
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international regulations governing human subjects research, biosafety, and animal welfare, ensuring adherence
- Record Management: Maintain secure and organized records of protocol submissions, reviews, approvals, and committee correspondence in the electronic research administration system
- Training and Development: Assist in developing and delivering training workshops and educational materials related to research ethics and compliance
- Policy Implementation: Support the development, revision, and implementation of institutional policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor
Working Relationships Internal Relationships - Faculty, researchers, students, and staff
- Colleges, research centers, and departments
- Committee chair and members
- Research and Innovation leadership
- Compliance, legal, and other administrative units
- IT support team
External Relationships - Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
- Regulatory and governmental authorities
- Ethical committees in other institutions
- Service providers (CITI Program, IRBNet.org, etc.)
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| Duties & Responsibilities | | |
| | Job Summary - The Research Ethics Specialist supports the ethical and regulatory oversight of research activities involving human participants, animals, and biological materials
- Works across the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- Primarily assigned to one committee while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all committees processes, regulations, and requirements
- Ensures compliance with institutional policies, national regulations, and international ethical standards
- Supports researchers through guidance, training, and review processes
Key Responsibilities - Committee Coordination: Manage end-to-end committee meeting processes, including scheduling, agenda preparation, material distribution, and accurate minute documentation
- Protocol Pre-review: Conduct preliminary reviews of research protocols submitted to IRB, IBC, and IACUC to ensure completeness and compliance with institutional policies and MoPH regulations
- Researcher Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for researchers, faculty, and students, providing guidance on submission procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations
- System Facilitation: Facilitate submission and review processes using electronic systems (e.g., IRBNet or equivalent platforms)
- Stakeholder Communication: Support communication with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and collaborating institutions
- Committee Guidance: Provide ethical guidance and orientation/training sessions to committee members
- Issue Resolution: Assist in addressing ethical issues, non-compliance cases, and investigator inquiries
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international regulations governing human subjects research, biosafety, and animal welfare, ensuring adherence
- Record Management: Maintain secure and organized records of protocol submissions, reviews, approvals, and committee correspondence in the electronic research administration system
- Training and Development: Assist in developing and delivering training workshops and educational materials related to research ethics and compliance
- Policy Implementation: Support the development, revision, and implementation of institutional policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor
Working Relationships Internal Relationships - Faculty, researchers, students, and staff
- Colleges, research centers, and departments
- Committee chair and members
- Research and Innovation leadership
- Compliance, legal, and other administrative units
- IT support team
External Relationships - Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
- Regulatory and governmental authorities
- Ethical committees in other institutions
- Service providers (CITI Program, IRBNet.org, etc.)
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| Required Documents | | |
| | - Academic:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
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| Benefits | | |
| | Academic:- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
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