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Ethics Advisor

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Oct 12, 2018

Job Details

Queensland Brain Institute 

The Queensland Brain Institute works to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain. We strive to understand the neural circuits in the brain, how their function results in behavioural outcomes, and how dysfunction of these circuits leads to disorders such as dementia, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. We aim to (1) Develop novel therapeutic approaches to treat disorders of neural function and (2) Use our understanding of brain function to improve learning in classrooms and in the workplace.

Established in 2003, QBI is housed on the St Lucia campus of UQ. It is home to more than 450 staff and students, including 41 group leaders.

Over the past decade QBI has become known as one of the world's leading neuroscience research institutes. It played a key role in contributing to UQ attaining the highest possible score of 5 for neuroscience, in the 2010, 2012, and 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this.

Information about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's web site at www.qbi.uq.edu.au

The role

Part of the University's mission is to maintain the highest ethical standards in all its disciplines, and the Ethics Advisor has a central role in the coordination of QBI researcher's animal and human ethics submissions to the University's Ethics Unit.  The primary purpose of this position is to support Research staff in the Queensland Brain Institute with research ethics submission. This includes monitoring and advising on matters related to the ethical conduct of research and review of ethics protocol submissions. The position also contributes to monitoring research outputs for reporting purposes.

The person

Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (science) with relevant work experience or anequivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.  Appointees will have have demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of UQ, Federal, State and local policies, legislation and guidelines relating to animal welfare and human research ethics, with the ability to provide advice to research staff.  Experience in a research environment and experience in research output management and reporting are desireable. You must have a high level of competency in the use of databases, high level interpersonal and communication skills, excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. 

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to QBI HR.   

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at HEW Level 6. The remuneration package will be in the range $74,207 - $79,964 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $86,822 - $93,557 p.a.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Dr Sylvie Pichelin on hr.qbi@uq.edu.au

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