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Description

Title: Research Associate, Sr. (Office of Research Integrity)
Position Number: 0079509T
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Research Compliance (ORC)
Location: UH System Sinclair Building
Date Posted: May 26, 2026
Closing Date: June 19, 2026
Band: Pay Band C
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities

(NOTE: ** denotes Essential Functions)
- Provide leadership, planning, direction, organization and program evaluation for the Office of Research Integrity. Prepare program strategic plans and budget justifications.
- Serve as the institution’s Research Integrity Officer (RIO), including supporting the University’s Ethics Committee.
- Receive and assess allegations of research misconduct and manage the further inquiry and investigation into these allegations, as the specific case requires and strictly in accordance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures; referring as well to applicable guidance documents.
- Recommend findings and administrative actions to the institutional Deciding Official (DO).
- Engage with others to identify means to enhance program activities and accomplishments. Provide timely and informative content to websites that promote research integrity and excellence.
- Develop materials to promote programs to various audiences.
- Identify and successfully implement creative means for promoting ORC research integrity programs across the entire UH system.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations on research compliance especially pertaining to the responsible conduct of research.
- Evaluate and refine current University research compliance policies and procedures to assure they comply with Federal and State regulations and also meet programmatic and University missions and goals.
- Create or revise university procedures and guidelines that implement regulations, foster best practices, and improve operations of the program.
- Exercise seasoned expert judgment in developing policies, procedures and regulations related to the detection, investigation, and prevention of research misconduct and the responsible conduct of research.
- Keep abreast of changes in federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develop and use educational resources including activities, curricula, multimedia to teach the responsible conduct of research (RCR), promote an environment of research integrity, prevent research misconduct, and improve the handling of allegations of research misconduct.
- Conduct highly interactive, technology-assisted, general and custom educational programs for research investigators and staff.
- Support the Ethics committee, advising that committee about all matters pertaining to federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Serves as ad hoc on other research compliance committees (e.g., IACUC, IRB) as required to assure committee actions conform to federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures. Serve occasionally on ad hoc and university standing committees.
- Work closely with the University Office of General Counsel to resolve specific issues related to research compliance. Work with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, and federal, state and local agencies.
- Collaborate with other administrative, academic and compliance leaders across UH, and from other academic institutions and outside agencies to ensure the integrity of the research enterprise.
- Assist ORC programs and researchers in developing plans for researchers to include in their grant proposals that those supported by the grant will be educated in the responsible conduct of research.
- Consult with other Office of Research Compliance leadership to promote synergy between programs and identify ways to streamline related processes.
- Responsible for meeting all federal, state, local reporting requirements. Prepare or direct preparation of administrative records to ensure institutional compliance; develop and update analytics to report program activities; prepare program annual report.
- Work with IT staff to create and maintain databases of program and case records. Represent University at national, state, and local meetings regarding research compliance and responsible conduct of research.
- Foster a good working relationship with federal research regulatory offices.*
- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Professional Work Experience

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in biomedical sciences, ethics, philosophy or related field and 6 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for research, research administration, law; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of developing and emerging concepts, principles and methodologies of the assigned areas associated with research, research administration, law; or a combination of these experiences.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of principles, theories, federal and state laws and systems associated with research, research administration, law; or a combination of these experiences.
- Demonstrated ability to understand problems from a broad interactive perspective and use reasoning to discern underlying principles and issues when problem solving, and apply creative thinking to resolve problems in new and unprecedented approaches.
- Demonstrated written and verbal competence in presenting ideas, concepts and models clearly using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
- For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

- A current understanding of the regulatory environment governing the conduct of academic research.
- Experience in a research environment such as in the conduct of research or in research administration.
- Experience in convening and coordinating committees and working groups.
- Ability to work with diverse constituents. Knowledge of rules of evidence and due process.

Desirable Qualifications

- Ph.D. in biosciences, ethics, or other related discipline, MD, or DVM.
- Experience in a Research Integrity Office in a university setting.
- Knowledge of federal regulations and federal granting agencies.
- Knowledge, abilities, skills, or experience that would aid in ethical deliberations related to the biomedical sciences, including scientific integrity and research misconduct.
- Experience in conducting legal proceedings or scientific misconduct inquiries and/or investigations.
- Experience with related compliance areas such as conflicts of interest, use of animals, biosafety concerns, rights of research participants or subjects, privacy and confidentiality.
- Excellent people skills to deal with the public, colleagues, subordinates, research and training faculty, government agency representatives, and superiors.
- Experience with conflict management processes.

To Apply:

Select the "Apply" button in the top right corner of the screen; first-time NeoGov users will need to create an account. Please ensure your application includes the following materials:
- Cover Letter: A letter detailing your interest and how you meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date to be considered.
- Resume/CV: A current professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Professional References: The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) professional references.
- Unofficial Transcripts: Copies of unofficial transcripts are required for the application, though official versions must be provided upon hire. Please note that copies of diplomas and academic summaries are not acceptable substitutes.
- Foreign Credential Evaluation: For degrees earned outside the U.S., you must provide a course-by-course analysis and equivalency statement from a NACES-member agency at your own expense.

Important Note: To protect your privacy, do not include any photos, Social Security Numbers, or dates of birth in your packet. Only the most recent application will be reviewed, and all submitted materials become the property of the University of Hawai’i. Please ensure all documents are complete and legible to be considered by the search committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries: Diana Blanco; dtaleric@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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