Research Associate, Senior; Office of Research Integrity

Description

Title:

Research Associate, Sr. (Office of Research Integrity)

Position Number: 0079509T

Hiring Unit:
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Research Compliance (ORC)

Location:

UH System Sinclair Building, Honolulu, HI

Date Posted:
May 26, 2026

Closing Date:
July 17, 2026 (extended)

Band:
Pay Band C

Salary:
Salary schedule and placement information; commensurate with education and experience.

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary

• Provide leadership, planning, direction, organization, and program evaluation for the Office of Research Integrity; prepare program strategic plans and budget justifications.
• Serve as the institution’s Research Integrity Officer (RIO), supporting the University’s Ethics Committee.
• Receive and assess allegations of research misconduct and manage investigations in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Recommend findings and administrative actions to the institutional Deciding Official (DO).
• Engage with others to enhance program activities; provide content to websites promoting research integrity and excellence.
• Develop materials to promote programs to various audiences.
• Identify and implement creative means for promoting ORC research integrity programs across the UH system.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations on research compliance and responsible conduct of research.
• Evaluate and refine current university research compliance policies and procedures to meet regulations and programmatic goals.
• Create or revise university procedures and guidelines implementing regulations, fostering best practices and improving program operations.
• Exercise expert judgment in developing policies, procedures and regulations related to detection, investigation, and prevention of research misconduct.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Develop and use educational resources including activities, curricula, multimedia to teach responsible conduct of research (RCR).
• Conduct highly interactive, technology‑assisted educational programs for research investigators and staff.
• Support the Ethics Committee, advising on federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Serve as ad hoc member on research compliance committees (e.g., IACUC, IRB) and other university standing committees.
• Work closely with the Office of General Counsel, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, and federal, state and local agencies to resolve research compliance issues.
• Collaborate with administrative, academic and compliance leaders across UH and with external agencies to ensure research integrity.
• Assist ORC programs and researchers in developing training plans for grant proposals.
• Consult with other ORC leadership to promote synergy and streamline processes.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local reporting requirements are met; prepare administrative records and analytics for program reporting.
• Work with IT staff to create and maintain databases of program and case records; represent the university at national, state, and local meetings.
• Foster good working relationships with federal research regulatory offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in biomedical sciences, ethics, philosophy, or related field and six years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for research, research administration, or law; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of research administration, law, and emerging concepts in the assigned area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, theories, federal and state laws and systems pertaining to research administration.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, use reasoning, and apply creative thinking to resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication, persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations.
• Computer proficiency with word processing software.
• For supervisory work, ability to lead subordinates, manage priorities, projects, and employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

• Current understanding of the regulatory environment governing academic research conduct.
• Experience in a research environment such as conducting research or research administration.
• Experience convening and coordinating committees and working groups.
• Ability to work with diverse constituents; knowledge of rules of evidence and due process.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD, or DVM in biosciences, ethics, or related discipline.
• Experience in a university Research Integrity Office.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and federal granting agencies.
• Experience in ethical deliberations related to biomedical sciences, scientific integrity and research misconduct.
• Experience conducting legal proceedings or scientific misconduct inquiries and/or investigations.
• Experience in…