Research Ethics Administrator (Social Sciences and Humanities)

Research Ethics Administrator (Social Sciences and Humanities)

Research Services

Grade 5

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Department supporting Oxford’s research and innovation community. Our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.

As Research Ethics Administrator, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the ethics review process in the Social Science and Humanities Divisions.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days annual leave

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans

•         Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

About the Role

As Research Ethics Administrator , you will provide a high standard of administrative support to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Interdivisional Ethics Committee (SSH IDREC), maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of the ethics reviews, minuting Committee meetings and advising researchers on the University’ ethics review process. Working closely with the Research Ethics Manager, you will also provide preliminary ethics review of straightforward social sciences and humanities research.

About You

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need excellent organisational and communication skills and an ability to work accurately, using your own initiative and with minimal supervision.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/ supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 17 January 2024. 

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30 January 2024 and will be held in-person.