Research Ethics Officer, Athabasca University

Are you in Alberta and interested in working from home?  This position is fully virtual (remote) anywhere in Alberta!
 
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.
 
About AU
 
Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background.
 
Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.
 
AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.
 
 
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.
 
A detailed job description can be viewed at: Research Ethics Officer
 
Posting closes May 26, 2025.
 
For more information – see the complete posting here