Are you the next leader of UCalgary’s Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board?

The Vice-President (Research) is searching for a new chair to lead UCalgary’s Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (CFREB). This academic administrative appointment plays an important role supporting research at the university. 

The CFREB reviews ethics applications for all non-health research projects involving humans. The board receives more than 450 applications annually, from researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including social work, education, psychology, business, computer science, and law. 

The CFREB meets every month and is made up of more than 20 members, including the chair. CFREB members are UCalgary faculty and community members. 

The chair must be a tenured professor and will be responsible for leading board meetings, directing discussions, facilitating decision-making, and voting on research proposals. Applicants will have sufficient knowledge and understanding of human participant research and research ethics issues, and previous experience participating on a research ethics board.  

How to apply

Interested candidates can review the complete description here. Applicants should submit a cover letter and abbreviated CV (5 pages or less), focusing on relevant service roles and research experience, to avpr@ucalgary.ca. Applications are due November 22, 2024.