Research Integrity Associate

Location: Princess Anne

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for a part-time. grant-funded, exempt position with benefits. (Benefits as stated are prorated based upon FTE.)

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).

The Research Integrity Associate is responsible for developing and implementing research security Policies, research security training, and research security oversight measures to ensure the ethical conduct and security of research activities s role focuses on safeguarding research data, intellectual property, and compliance with federal regulations, including export controls, and risk mitigation related to foreign influence. Candidate will address cybersecurity policy implementation and federal requirements.

The position will work closely with faculty, researchers, IT security, and legal teams to promote a secure and collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities:

Research Security & Compliance:

* Develop and implement research security policies aligned with federal and

institutional regulations (e.g., NSPM-33, CUI, export controls).

* Ensure compliance with federal funding agency security requirements (e.g.,

NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD).

* Collaborate with IT security to safeguard sensitive research data and

intellectual property.

Training & Awareness:

* Conduct research security training sessions and develop resources for faculty,

researchers, and students on research integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance

best practices.

* Provide guidance on responsible international collaborations and best

practices for securing research data.

Risk Mitigation & Foreign Influence Safeguards:

* Assess risks related to foreign influence in research and develop mitigation

strategies while promoting an inclusive research environment.

* Monitor evolving federal research security guidelines and update.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

* May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.

* May require lifting.

* Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.

* Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., research administration, cybersecurity, law, public policy, or science/engineering).

Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in research security, compliance, export controls, cybersecurity, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of federal research security requirements (e.g., NSPM-33, Controlled Unclassified

Information (CUI), NIST 800- 171).

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Strong communication and training skills to engage faculty and researchers.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit  to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Department

UMES-GRST-Graduate Studies

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