Assistant Director of Research Integrity

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

1d

About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Director of Research Integrity for the Office for Research. The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. As part of the Office for Research, this position will serve as a leader and manage day-to-day operations of the conflict-of-interest program, research misconduct cases and regulatory affairs. The Assistant Director Research Integrity will be responsible for coordinating university-wide policies and procedures to ensure Rutgers research complies with all research conduct laws and regulations.

Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in the sciences or a terminal degree (MS, MPH ) in a closely related field.
• Experience in leading research misconduct investigations and development of regulatory policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides staff support for preliminary assessments, inquiries, and investigations of allegations of research misconduct.
• Coordinates meetings of inquiry committees and investigative panels.
• Coordinates forensic analyses and provide for confidential record retention when required.
• Keeps current with federal and local regulations.
• Communicates to the University community about policies regarding research misconduct.
• Provides support in training and compliance in research responsible conduct of research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director