Research Fellow (Remote)

Position Summary: The Office of Research Integrity supports the Rice research community’s highest standards of research integrity and scholarly excellence. The office partners with faculty, staff, and students to foster an innovative and productive research environment within an appropriate ethical, legal, and professional framework. Through collaboration, education, and administrative support, the office helps ensure that research activities are conducted responsibly and in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

The Compliance Administrator III oversees and facilitates the coordination and enhancement of conflict of interest and research integrity programs in accordance with Rice’s mission. This position assists in developing and implementing departmental initiatives while providing administrative and program support to the department.

All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

The ideal candidate works independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other university stakeholders. The successful candidate will have three or more years of research compliance experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage compliance activities and interpret regulatory requirements.

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, with a minimum of two days in the office per week. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience in research ethics and compliance within higher education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

• 3+ years of related experience in research compliance activities
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for university research (e.g., research integrity, conflicts of interest, research security, intellectual property protection, and research commercialization)

Advanced knowledge of university research administration, including sponsored programs and related reporting requirements

Significant working knowledge of research administration procedures and terminology, including programmatic solutions that meet standard and unique federal and industry agreement requirements

Ability to lead committees and teams to achieve university and departmental goals

Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze digital business data, including tracking key performance indicators and preparing administrative reports for appropriate oversight and action

Outstanding customer service approach that simultaneously supports multiple stakeholders and achieves successful resolutions

university administrators, faculty, students, and other research personnel)

Master's degree in a relevant field

• Certification in one or more areas of research compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), etc.)
• 2 years of experience teaching or delivering training workshops to diverse groups

Completes the essential functions described for Research Compliance Administrator I and II

Works with the Regulatory Services Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term research integrity and compliance initiatives and serves as a backup for the RSM as needed

Ensures that the research conflict of interest program meets the seven elements of an effective compliance program

Develops, implements, and manages efficient policies and procedures to facilitate research compliance oversight in accordance with federal regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements

Leads the continuous improvement of departmental operations, including compliance processes, educational campaigns, electronic systems, and reporting

Performs analyses and investigations of research activities to determine compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures

Serves as a technical advisor to ORI staff on complex regulatory and procedural issues

Coordinates and assists with inquiries and audits involving complex and sensitive matters of research integrity and compliance

Serves as an advisor to the campus community regarding relevant and emerging regulations, their interpretation, and application

Coordinates university alignment with accreditation requirements, quality assurance activities, and best practices

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