Vacancies: University of Stirling Research Ethics Panel Chair - GUEP

The University of Stirling is an international university, with a global reputation for high quality teaching and research. As part of every research project we ensure the highest possible care and ethical standards promoting a culture of best practice.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Lay Chair to our General University Ethics Panel (GUEP).

Role outline

The GUEP Chair will:

• Chair the GUEP meetings and work effectively with academic deputy chairs and Panel members to progress business.
• Use their expertise to contribute to decision making processes within the University’s structure for ethical review.
• Develop an understanding of the University, including its vision and mission, its teaching and research activities, and its internal structure and culture.
• Use the University’s online ethics review manager system to complete Panel business.
• Attend the UREC (University Research Ethics Committee) meetings and discuss University-wide ethical issues as required.
• Conduct themself, individually and collectively, in accordance with the accepted behavioural principles in public life, which embrace selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

The University would wish to appoint individuals with experience in at least two of the following areas:

• teaching, research, administration or management in education or related sectors, including primary, secondary or tertiary education;
• the professions (legal, financial, health, scientific, veterinary etc.);
• one or more areas of activity in which the University has an academic discipline;
• demonstrable interest in the University of Stirling and its future development.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our community and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage expressions of interest from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

Lay positions on University Research Ethics Panels are unremunerated, although expenses related to University business will be reimbursed.

The appointments will be for three-years in the first instance. Our Panels meet regularly throughout the year.