Community Representative
Victoria University of Wellington is seeking lay members for its Human Ethics Committee (HEC).
Summary about this job
Research & Fellowships
Company: Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Wellington
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +64-4-651-6247
Fax: +64-3-884-5648
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Detail information about job Community Representative. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Do you have an interest in human research ethics?
- Bring a community perspective to discussions of Victoria's research
- Join our committee and bring a diverse outlook
Human Ethics
Wellington, New Zealand
About the role
Victoria University of Wellington is seeking lay members for its Human Ethics Committee (HEC).
Applicants should have an interest in and commitment to human research ethics. As a member of the HEC, you will promote ethical human research to protect the welfare of research participants and researchers, and will bring a community perspective to discussions of Victoria's research.
You will have no affiliation with Victoria University of Wellington and will not currently engage in medical, scientific, legal or academic work. You will be required to attend monthly meetings at the University's Kelburn campus and to read and review ethics applications beforehand. The monthly time commitment is approximately 8 - 10 hours, depending on the volume of applications. Meetings are collegial and their function is to bring together all members' views on the ethical implications of proposed human research.
Members are appointed according to the HEC Terms of Reference, for a period of three years. Lay members are paid a small honorarium on a per meeting basis and can have reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
Interested candidates should apply directly with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
If you have any questions please contact: Dr Matthew Hall, Associate Director, Research Services on 04 463 5190 or [email protected]
Applications close Tuesday, 24 July 2018.