CALL FOR REB MEMBER POSITIONS WITH EXPERTISE IN LAW, ETHICS, RESEARCH CONTENT AND METHODOLOGIES

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CALL FOR REB MEMBER POSITIONS WITH EXPERTISE IN LAW, ETHICS, RESEARCH CONTENT AND METHODOLOGIES

KPU’s Research Ethics Board (REB) invites applications from the broad university community for the following member categories, as per Basic Research Ethics Board Membership Requirements in the Tri-Council Policy Statement (currently TCPS 2 2022): 

  • Two 2-year positions (Sept. 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026) for an REB member with relevant expertise in research content and methodology
  • One 2-year position (Sept. 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026) for an REB member knowledgeable in Law
  • Two 2-year positions (Sept. 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026) for an REB member knowledgeable in Ethics

RESPONSIBILITIES

The REB reviews the ethical acceptability of all research involving humans in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement, KPU’s RS1 Research Involving Human Participants Policy, and other relevant ethical standards, policies, and legislation. 

In general, the REB meets monthly for approximately two hours in a hybrid setting (Teams and on Surrey campus) and conducts additional work outside of meetings. 

Opportunities exist for professional development, mentorship, and networking. A typical workload involves: 

  • the review of one to six applications per month
  • the development and/or review of guidelines related to research ethics

REB members must be compliant with the Responsible Conduct of Research framework. They should be current with their knowledge of the Tri-Council Policy Statement at all times and related interpretations, and will be required to undertake the most recent TCPS2 Core tutorial training. 

Individual members must submit a brief annual report covering their service on the REB. Successful applicants will receive protected time to cover their participation as per current practice. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must be KPU employees (e.g. faculty members, junior administrators or staff) with work contracts that align with the term length of the relevant position. Successful applicants will have current or recent experience conducting research with human participants and/or research ethics expertise. To ensure the independence of REB decision making, KPU senior administrators are ineligible. 

 

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

KPU welcomes and strongly encourages applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLTBQIA+ community. If you require any accommodation, please include your request in the application email.

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

Applicants should submit the following documents: 

(a) Curriculum vitae

(b) cover letter quoting the membership category and outlining relevant background, experience, and expertise

(c) TCPS Core Ethics Tutorial Certificate of Completion (for TCPS 2 2022)

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a phone interview with the Associate Vice President, Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies. 

Questions about these positions should be directed to the Research Ethics Coordinator, Foluso Fagbamiye, at foluso.fagbamiye@kpu.ca. 

Please submit all application materials via email with subject line ‘Application for REB position (2024)’ by Friday May 3rd, 2024 to ors@kpu.ca.