Research Integrity and Governance Coordinator

at  University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join its team as a Research Integrity and Governance Coordinator.
The University of Cambridge is a world-leading centre of research and teaching, and receives funding from a variety of sources including governmental, charitable, and commercial, as well as sizeable bequests from organisations and individuals.
The post holder will provide support across the integrity and international research risk areas of the team’s responsibilities, under the supervision of the Senior Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator and Senior International Research Risk Management Coordinator.
The role’s core research integrity responsibility will be managing investigations under the University’s Procedure for the Investigation of an Allegation of Research Misconduct. This will require the post holder to manage complex processes to strict schedules, undertake case management, arrange and administer interviews, and support investigation committees. The postholders will work closely with senior academic members of staff, including Heads of Department and School. The postholder will advise and support those involved in investigations, including respondents, complainants and investigators, providing professional service in difficult circumstances. The postholders will also support the Senior Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator with research integrity training delivery and the management of the University Research Ethics Committee.
The postholder will also contribute to the team’s work across a number of policies, processes and systems for compliance with regulations and legal requirements relating to international research. In particular the roles will collaborate with other University offices and relevant academic communities to maintain effective Export Control, National Security and Investment (NSI) Act and Nagoya Protocol compliance processes, including advising researchers, managing application and notification processes, maintaining appropriate records and delivering training for staff and students. The roles will also support other research governance and Trusted Research related activities in the team as needed.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements with a minimum of 80% FTE.
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When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
If you have questions about the application process, contact CROrecruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference EW44928 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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