Research Integrity and Compliance Officer (Ref No. 031787)

Organisation/Company

South East Technological University

Department

President

Research Field

All

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

6 Feb 2024 – 16:01 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Offer Starting Date

4 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Reference Number

031787

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Title:                                      Research Integrity and Compliance Officer (Ref No. 031787)

Department:                         Office of the President

Employer:                             South East Technological University (SETU)                                              

Reporting To:                       President or President’s Nominee                           

Contract Duration:               44 months Specified Purpose Contract

Commencement Date:        Immediately

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A standby panel may be formed from which vacancies for this role may be filled.

Job Overview:

South East Technological University (SETU) is one of Ireland’s highest performing higher educating institutions when it comes to research and innovation.  The complexity of the SETU research and innovation ecosystem requires compliance with standards of research integrity, and SETU aims to ensure that all of its research activity aligns with the European code of conduct for Research Integrity, National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland as well as relevant legislation and the policies and procedures of the University.

The Research Integrity and Compliance officer (RICO) is to play a key role in supporting the responsible conduct of research at SETU, in line with the institutional strategy, national and international best practice.  This role is funded under the TU RISE scheme.

Role Profile:

The RICO will have significant experience in the conduct of research in an academic institution. The appointee will be expected to develop new policies and processes and to provide training to ensure implementation of existing and future policies and processes relevant to Research Integrity and good research conduct.  This role will involve training and dealing with central support officers, SETU research staff and Postgraduate research students.  The appointee will be responsible for dealing with complaints regarding research misconduct.  The RICO will also be responsible for reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Duties will include:

• Working with the President or President’s nominee, President’s Directorate, the Vice President of Research, Innovation and Impact, Head of Research and other key University stakeholders to develop and implement University policies, processes and procedures reflective of best practices in research integrity, responsible research, of best practices in research integrity, open science and other related topics such as export control regulations.
• In collaboration with relevant offices and postholders, ensure that the University’s research training includes adequate coverage of the importance of research integrity, promotes responsible conduct of research, discourages research misconduct, and makes all stakeholders aware of the consequences of same.
• Provide specialist advice to staff and students at the University regarding the principles of responsible research, relevant university policies and procedures, and Irish and EU codes for the Responsible Conduct of Research, Export control regulations and any other relevant policies and regulations.
• Deal with allegations or evidence of possible research misconduct in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with principles of fairness and consistency, and in adherence with university policy and procedure.  Specifically, the RICO will receive allegations of research misconduct and manage the further inquiry and investigation into these allegations as the specific case requires from (i) preliminary review to (ii) inquiry to (iii) investigation (iv) sanction (v) communication of findings and outcome in a timely and confidential manner.  This will include the management, support, and coordination of the activity of relevant panels as may be established for the purposes of reviewing or investigating allegations or evidence of research misconduct.
• Provide tailored advice and support to researchers on relevant topics such as authorship queries and international research collaboration.
• Provide support for researchers through training and staff development activities, such as developing guidance notes, web-based resources and delivering workshops. 
• Develop related professional development programmes for SETU staff and researchers, Postgraduate research students and external enterprise collaborators.
• Promote effective teamwork, attend coordination meetings with the TU RISE project coordination team.
• To provide detailed and accurate reports, as needed to relevant University committees, the Executive Management Team and external stakeholders, where required.
• To track relevant activities and training metrics at Faculty level.
• To undertake any other projects in support of research activity as required by the President or President’s nominee, President’s Directorate, Vice President of Research, Innovation and Impact and/or Head of Research.
• Liase on behalf of SETU with external funding agencies or other stakeholders as required with discretion, sensitivity and respect for all concerned.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant policy/regulation updates and appropriate practice.

Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post of is: €86,426 – €106,992 p.a.

Application Procedure:

All vacancies are advertised through this online recruitment system. All applications must be submitted via this system. We no longer accept applications through email.

At a minimum candidates must demonstrate in their application that they possess all of the essential elements applicable in the person specification. The Technological University will then decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the post. Candidates should keep a hard copy of the advert for their file as this will be needed for review should their application progress.

Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.

Requirements

Research Field

All

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Level

Excellent

Research Field

All

Years of Research Experience

4 – 10

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

South East Technological University

Country

Ireland

City

Waterford

Postal Code

X91 K0EK

Street

Cork Road, Waterford

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.setu.ie/vacancies

Contact

State/Province

Draft

City

Waterford

Website

https://www.setu.ie/vacancies

Street

Carriganore

Postal Code

X91 XD96

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED