Research Ethics Adviser (Animal Ethics) - closing 22 March 2020

Job no: 0050315
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Chief Operating Officer
Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: $91,913 - $99,495 (UOM 7)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional - Full time - 17% super

About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies.  We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.  RIC operates University-wide across all ten Faculties and Chancellery. 

About the role
The University of Melbourne is investing in Ethics.  In 2020 a new ethics system, new processes and a new shared service model will be introduced to support and make life easier for researchers.   This is a unique opportunity to join OREI.    Every year ~500 animal ethics applications are submitted to Animal Ethics Committees for approval.  The REA will draw on their research and ethics experience to enhance the quality of these applications.  In doing so, the successful applicant will gain a unique insight on leading research practices, and work in collaboration with researchers, students and ethics committees to protect and enhance the University of Melbourne’s reputation. 

As the Research Ethics Adviser (REA), you will provide advice, support and mentoring to assist researchers, students and external UoM affiliates, by completing a pre-submission assessment of animal research ethics applications.  The objective of the pre-submission assessment is to improve the quality of the application, before formal review and decision by the relevant Animal Ethics Committee (small laboratory and/or large/exotic animals).

In addition to providing mentoring and support to University researchers, students and affiliates, you will also interface with the Animal Ethics Committees, Animal Ethics Officers and other staff within the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, to play an integral role in ensuring quality control and compliance within the animal ethics framework.

About you
To succeed, ideally you will have:

  • An undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline with relevant experience or an equivalent mix of extensive experience, training and specialist knowledge.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting research or teaching using animals.
  • Experience in the performance of peer review of scientific publications and associated application documents.
  • Significant knowledge relating to the principles and conduct of ethical research, external regulatory frameworks (i.e. Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA Act), Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition 2013).
  • Ability to critically evaluate complex scientific concepts and proposals against established ethical frameworks and legislation.

Benefits

-  Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme

-  Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions

-  The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment

-  A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits  

Culture
The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

How to apply
Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria* found in the Position Description for the role.

*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

For further information and to apply: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/902488/research-ethics-adviser-animal-ethics

Applications close: 22 Mar 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time