The Ethics Advisor is in charge of coordinating and managing all aspects of research ethics application submission, review, revision, and approval, as well as acting as a liaison on matters of research ethics and relevant research compliance policy and procedures as needed.
As needed, serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, research ethics board members, governmental authorities, and regulatory bodies, on matters of research ethics and integrity and relevant procedures.
Develop, maintain, and update operational procedures, including making proposals and recommendations to academic leadership and participating in other activities.
Keep up to date on all policies and procedures pertaining to research ethics and research integrity.
Provide knowledgeable advice and direction to faculty, student, and staff researchers about the ethics review process and the required compliance obligations in accordance with institutional, national, and provincial requirements and guidelines.
As needed, provide reports and analysis on research ethics and research integrity to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Seek out opportunities for knowledge and skill development, as well as resource development, to support improved ethics application review processes.
In collaboration with other departments, raise awareness of research ethics and research integrity.
