Research Ethics Advisor

A Brief Overview

This position reviews research applications submitted to the Queen's University Research Ethics Board and ensures adherence to research ethics and institutional policies, procedures and both national and international guidelines. This position provides support, education and assistance to the researchers and their teams to help facilitate the Research Ethics Board process. This position identifies potential complications to research applications and works with applicants to resolve issues prior to final review. This position also reviews and approves reports on adverse events, protocol deviations, and other reportable events and determines the risk level of serious adverse event reports to ensure adequate information is received. Candidates with in-depth knowledge of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2), with experience guiding researchers and review bodies in its practical application across a range o...