Human Research - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

and function of SUHREC and its subcommittees
- make an informed assessment of proposals submitted to SUHREC or SHESC as part of due deliberation
- contribute to the advancement of ethically sound research proceeding under Swinburne auspices
- disclose, in accordance with Swinburne procedure, related interests where those interests could potentially lead to a conflict of interest and, where a potential conflict may arise, abstain from deliberation on the matter concerned
- maintain confidentiality

SUHREC - Specific Duties of Membership

1.
To maintain familiarity with and/or seek advice as to:

SUHREC Terms of Reference, Composition & Terms of Reference
National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023)

2. To attend to SUHREC business, including regular attendance and participation at meetings and other activities (e.g out of session reviews).

3. To give proper attention to issues of confidentiality, conflict of interest and facilitation of ethically sound human research activity.

4. To undertake an informed review of allocated proposals submitted to SUHREC as part of due deliberation, including reference/s to relevant sections of the National Statement

6. To develop knowledge and experience with respect to academic research and the ethics of human research activity to a level commensurate with that expected of 'researcher members' of SUHREC.

7. To participate in ongoing continuing education for ethics committee members as required by the National Statement.

The Swinburne HREC meets approximately every 4 weeks via MS Teams on Friday mornings. There may also be opportunity to attend in-person training sessions on occasion.

**Expressions of interest close: Monday 3rd June 2024, at 11pm.