Harvard University · 5 days ago
Director of Research Integrity
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expHarvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and collaboration. The Director for Research Integrity supports the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences by managing allegations of research misconduct and implementing related policies and training efforts.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Has primary responsibility for receiving, handling, and providing responses to allegations of scientific and/or research misconduct involving faculty, staff, post-doctoral affiliates or students within the FAS/SEAS community. Establishes preliminary evaluations of the allegations and provides recommendations to appropriate parties for further actions
Provide staff support for the Faculty Standing Committee on Professional Conduct (CPC), including handling responses to allegations of research misconduct and staffing ad hoc misconduct case committees
Ensures proper sequestration of research materials occurs in accordance with federal and University policy and relevant materials are secured, inventoried, and retained per regulatory and university policy
Performs case management and investigation duties related to research integrity and professional conduct reviews, including; 1) notification of respondents and witnesses, 2) providing training to CPC committee members, inquiry and investigation panels, 3) review, analysis and interpretation of case materials, 4) identifying expert witnesses, 5) writing reports for the committee consideration 6) drafting report on behalf of the committee
Develops written policies and procedures for responding to allegations of research misconduct. Implements federal regulations, sponsor policies, Harvard and FAS/SEAS policies related to research integrity
Identifies needs and creates guidelines/policies pertaining to research integrity and related professional conduct matters for FAS/SEAS. Maintains currency on policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to state laws, federal regulations, and national trends influencing issues of research integrity and related professional conduct matters
Serves as subject matter expert and provides advice to administrators, faculty and students reporting research integrity and related professional conduct matters. Provides guidance, information and education to researchers, staff, students and administrators regarding the interpretation and implementation of the regulatory requirements related to research misconduct and related professional conduct matters
Collaborate with other School-level Research Integrity Officers, Harvard University Information Technology, Office of General Counsel, and other offices throughout the CPC review process
Provides information to appropriate government agencies, the university’s Faculty Standing Committee on Professional Conduct (CPC), and/or other committee as required by law or university policy. Serves as FAS liaison to communicate with the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and other federal agencies
Serves as director of the FAS/SEAS Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) program, overseeing the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of a robust and compliant RCR program for undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral researchers, senior key personnel and principal investigators on federally funded research. Coordinates these efforts with the relevant content experts, OSP, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, federal agencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Seven years of related experience in an academic research setting. Experience to include familiarity with applicable federal regulations such as research integrity and research misconduct
Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical abilities, and presentation skills essential
Experience working with multiple populations in difficult situations requiring tact and sensitivity
Demonstrated ability to exercise high-level of discretion and good judgment
Preferred
Advanced degree (PhD or JD) preferred
Direct experience with federal regulations and research policies
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136.43MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Anne Margulies
CIO
Christopher Petty
Director Of Business Development
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