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The Senior Research Compliance Specialist is responsible for creating, developing, implementing, and promoting the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Program at KAUST, The reputation of KAUST as an inte
ationally respected research institution is dependent upon the ethical practices of its researchers. RCR training provides the foundation for ethical research practices across the University’s research community. A state-of-the-art RCR program developed and implemented by the Senior Research Compliance Specialist will ensure that the University’s conducts research that meets or exceeds inte
ational ethics standards. In addition, the reputation of the University is also impacted by the ethical practices that the University’s graduates and post-doctoral fellows take with them when they leave the University. The Senior Research Compliance Specialist will ensure the University’s students and postdocs leave KAUST as ethical scientists.



The Senior Research Compliance Specialist plays a strategic role in promoting a culture of responsible and ethical conduct of research at KAUST. This will require analyzing the complex network of existing systems, which partially address RCR topics, and persuading stakeholders to move towards an integrated approach to RCR training across the University. The diverse and multicultural research environment at KAUST requires an innovative and multifaceted approach that is highly contextualized. The RCR program will address the following domains: Conflicts of Interest, Human Subjects, Vertebrate Animals, Research Safety, Authorship, Peer Review, Data Acquisition and Management, Mentorship, Research Misconduct, Collaborative Research and the Scientist as a Responsible Member of Society. The Senior Research Compliance Specialist serves as a subject matter expert with extensive demonstrated working knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to the ethical and responsible conduct of research.



Responsibilities include curriculum development and delivery, deployment and management, monitoring and validating program effectiveness, assisting with investigations and enquiries into alleged scientific misconduct, and day-to-day administrative duties associated with the RCR program. Secondary duties include providing administrative support to the following programs and associated faculty-led committees: animal care and use, biosafety, human subject’s research, radiation safety, and scientific diving.



Major Responsibilities

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Program

Create policies pertaining to RCR
Coordinate existing efforts/guidance documents
Baseline with exte
al colleagues to identify best practices
Develop guidance documents and web content
Develop course curriculum
Create and deliver training/presentations
Interact with faculty, staff, students and administrators
Track compliance with established training requirements
Audit the effectiveness of the RCR program as a whole
Coordinate investigations/enquiries into alleged scientific misconduct
Administer the RCR program


Other Responsibilities

Animal Care and Use, Biosafety, Human Subjects Research, Radiation Safety, and Scientific Diving Programs

Assist faculty members with application development
Support faculty-led committees
Assist with web content development, data system administration, and guidance document development
Supplement administration of Research Compliance activities
Other duties as assigned



Competencies

Customer driven approach
Demonstrated expertise in RCR gove
ance practices
Proactive and self-driven
Strong organizational skills
Collaborative nature with strong persuasive skills
Firm understanding of scientific practices and research methods
Knowledge of organizational and administrative support processes
Experience taking and transcribing notes and minutes and/or formal proceedings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
High degree of confidentiality

Qualifications & Experience

Doctoral or Master’s degree in a legal, regulatory or scientific field.

Five years of compliance experience within a research environment. Direct experience with RCR program administration preferred. Substantial direct experience in RCR may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.

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