| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2601 |
| Organization | Dalhousie University Research Ethics Boards |
| Position | Community Member, Research Ethics Board |
| Location | virtual |
| Impact Statement | As a community member on the Research Ethics Board, you will reflect the research participant's perspective in ensuring that research projects are ethically acceptable. |
| Description |
Each month, Board members read research proposals involving humans (usually 2 or 3), making notes about any ethical concerns. You will attend monthly virtual meetings at which you will share your review and contribute to the ethical deliberations of the board. Qualifications: You should be comfortable reading, writing and speaking English • You must be willing to learn about research ethics standards and to apply them to the ethical review of research projects • You must be willing to contribute collegially at meetings • You should not be engaged in research or legal work as your principal occupation • Past experience as a research participant is an asset • You must not be currently affiliated with Dalhousie University |
| Training Details |
There is an orientation program that includes: • Orientation meeting • Observation status at a Board meeting • Online ethics training (4 hours) • Online training in First Nations Data Governance Principles (6 hours) |
| Working Conditions | You must have access to a computer and internet and be able to read and communicate through online platforms |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Anytime |
| Time Detail |
Monthly meeting times are either: • Friday afternoons (12:30–3:30 p.m.) (heath sciences) • Wednesday mornings (9–11:30 a.m.) (social sciences & humanities) There are no meetings in August. The time commitment is normally 4–6 hours in the first half of each month. This includes a monthly meeting of up to 3 hours and reading before the meeting 1–3 hours in the 10 days before the scheduled meeting. The meeting times are scheduled up to a year in advance and the meeting dates and times are firm. However, the preparatory work can be completed at your convenience in the 10 days prior to the meeting. |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Area(s) of Interest | Boards/Committees |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Ethical Framework, Continuous Learning |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://www.dal.ca/dept/research-services/responsible-conduct-/research-ethics-.html |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Catherine Connors |
| Address | 6299 South Street Halifax, B3H 4J1 |
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