Interim Chair of the Arts, Humanities and Cultures Faculty Research Ethics Committee

@University of Leeds posted 4 hours ago

Job Description

*Applications invited from existing Grade 9 or Grade 10 academic staff in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures only*

The Arts, Humanities and Cultures Faculty Research Ethics Committee remit includes: considering applications for ethical review from staff and students; working with applicants to ensure that research is conducted ethically; auditing completed research which received ethical approval to ensure compliance with ethical practices; and promoting awareness and understanding of ethical issues in research more broadly.

The role of the Chair is open to academic members of staff at grade 9 or 10 with appropriate levels of expertise across all the Faculty’s Schools.

The appointment is on a 0.3 fte basis and requires the agreement of the Executive Dean and relevant Head of School.

Administrative and professional support from the Secretariat will be provided.

Your application should include:

  • A one-page statement outlining your approach to the role and the key priorities for research ethics for the Faculty

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Matthew Treherne, Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation 

Email: m.treherne@leeds.ac.uk

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