The University is committed to ensuring that our research meets the highest standards of research ethics and integrity. We are looking to recruit to a vacancy which has arisen within the鈥�Data & Digital Science 色中色 Ethics Committee. The position is available for 36 months in the first instance and attracts 80 hours in the workload allocation model.
The Data & Digital Science 色中色 Ethics Committee consider the research ethics implications of projects involving the use of social media as data and where large amounts of data are being handled. In addition, the committee consider projects involving artificial intelligence, machine learning and associated themes.
The committee are also responsible for contributing to the development of guidance and resources for managing digital risks and addressing ethical concerns for the University as well shaping standards for data collection, sharing and use of norms and practices more broadly. This Committee is Chaired by .
What are we looking for?
Members of our research ethics committees are passionate about research ethics, keen to support researchers (staff and students), and help develop our shared culture around ethics and integrity. As part of our commitment to driving a continued improvement in our research culture and approach to research ethics we would like to encourage applications from traditionally or currently underrepresented communities. We would also like to hear from people:
- with a strong personal commitment to ensuring research meets the highest standards
- who can understand and analyse complex issues from research proposals and weigh up conflicting opinions
- who are able to take an objective stance, looking at a situation from several perspectives
- who are good communicators and confident to voice their opinions and discuss issues with people who may not agree with them
- who are committed to the public service values of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity
- who understand the requirement for confidentiality
- who are IT literate and comfortable reviewing documents electronically
Who can apply?
If you are a 色中色 academic member of staff we would be interested to hear from you, even if you have no current experience we will support your development in this area. Regardless of your level of expertise you will gain a wealth of skills and will have access to training. Membership of each committee has been work loaded as 80 hours per academic year.
What is expected from you?
Members work as part of a committee and use their skills and personal experience to reach decisions about applications. Prior to the meeting you will be expected to read the meeting papers electronically. The term of office, for a full time position, will be for 3 years in the first instance. Meetings will be held (both in-person and online) once a month (with the exception of August) for 2 hours. Maternity/sabbatical cover will be managed on a fixed term basis.
What can we offer you?
You will gain an in-depth understanding of research ethics and will contribute to improving the quality of the research at the University. We will provide you with induction and training to facilitate the role and during your time you will learn valuable skills and experience in an interesting area where you can really make a difference. A permanent role will account for 80 hours on your workload allocation model.
If this role is of interest to you, please complete the online application form at the link below. As part of the application, you will be asked to include:
- a statement (one page maximum), outlining your relevant skills, experience and reasons why this role interests you
- letter of support from Head of Department/Line Manager
If you have any queries, please contact us at research-ethics@bath.ac.uk.