Research Ethics Advisor

Summary

The University of Waterloo is seeking a Research Ethics Advisor (REA) for a temporary, full-time, 14-month contract position. The REA acts as the primary liaison between the Office of Research Ethics (ORE) and researchers, facilitating the ethics submission and review process for both human and animal research. Key responsibilities include conducting ethical analysis of research, providing consultation to researchers, reviewing applications and amendments, and ensuring compliance with institutional, national, and provincial requirements. The role also involves overseeing the effectiveness of the online ethics review system, developing reports, and supporting research ethics and advisory committees. The position requires a university degree in a research-related field or equivalent experience, with 3-7 years of experience in ethics or research administration. Knowledge of relevant ethics guidelines and Microsoft Office suite is also necessary.