Research Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research

Research Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research

The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin's research enterprise.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Eligible for hybrid telework schedule

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Provides support to the Associate Vice President for Research, Research Integrity Officer

• Assists the RIO in carrying out research misconduct cases in accordance with federal and university policies.
• Partners with VPR stakeholders to develop a principle-based approach to research integrity and ethics.
• Develops and establishes processes for research misconduct-related policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with the RIO to select technical experts and investigative committee members.
• Manages the Research Integrity Officer's calendar and time related to RIO matters.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and memoranda with limited direction.
• Collaborates between representatives of The Office of Legal Affairs, University Ombuds Offices, University Risk and Compliance Services, the Provost's Office, other university entities, and others.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with faculty, scientists, post docs, students, and administrators.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, effective planning and organizational skills, an understanding of research ethics and integrity and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and other personal computer applications.
• Innovation and independent judgement with some oversight and a willingness to take the initiative in the development of the portfolio across disciplines and understanding and maintaining the importance of confidentiality.

• An advanced degree in social sciences, social work or related discipline.
• Experience in a confidential role such as graduate coordinator or advisor.
• Course work, training, or previously held position that involved research ethics or ethical dilemmas.
• Previous work handling research misconduct cases or working in a research support office or a research unit at a university.

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest