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Expressions of interest are sought for membership to The University of Melbourne’s Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC).

The University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching, and engagement. The role of the HREC is to protect the welfare of research participants by ensuring that research proposals meet the requirements of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Committee meetings are collegial, and their function is to bring together all members’ views on the ethical implications of each research proposal.

The University of Melbourne is currently seeking expressions of interest from people interested in joining the HREC in the capacity of:

• community member
• professional care
• pastoral care
• lawyer

About the roles

Please find more detailed information in the attached Position Description - Human Research Ethics Committee Members - Campaign.pdf.

The appointment is for an initial period of one year. Members not currently employed by the University will receive an honorarium for meetings attended.

Members must be able to commit time to pre-read and review applications prior to each meeting and attend the committee meetings, which are held online. The committees meet a minimum of 11 times per year. In addition, members may sometimes be required to review applications outside of meetings. Provision may be made for a reduced time commitment, contingent on the needs of the committee.

Training will be provided.

How to apply

To apply please provide:

• A letter describing what you can bring to the ethics committee
• A short curriculum vitae or summary of education and work experience
• Details of two referees who can be contacted by telephone

Please mark applications confidential and follow the instructions via the application.

For further information please contact:

Helena Clements

Manager, Human Research Ethics

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, Research Innovation and Commercialisation The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia

E: [email protected], using the subject line: Volunteer Human Research Ethics Committee Members enquiry via EthicalJobs.