Research Integrity Officer and Data Analyst (Post Level 8) Job ID: 5865 at University of the Free State

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

Research Integrity

• Foster a research environment that encourages responsible conduct of research.
• Investigate allegations of research misconduct and questionable research practices.
• Support Research Integrity to implement, raise awareness and upskill the university in matters related to research misconduct and questionable research practices.
• Identify, develop and implement policies related to research integrity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for handling and reporting research misconduct.
• Receive and evaluate allegations of research misconduct.
• Manage inquiries and investigations as needed.
• Create a database to monitor and report on allegations of misconduct to relevant role players.
• Advocate awareness of research misconduct and questionable research practices and create strategies for identifying, managing and avoiding such practices.
• Provide training regarding Research Integrity issues.
• Service and support of high-level institutional committees.
• Manage the Policy environment (including revision and implementation).
• Run and support processes related to investigations and/or enquiry General landscape of research management.
• Support research ethics and/or integrity norms and standards.
• Support and manage informal enquire and special investigations committees.

Data Analysis

• Utilise statistical analysis and data visualisation.
• Extract meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
• Manage databases, troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems.
• Generate reports based חס analysed data.
• Presents findings to aid decision-making.
• Manage day-to-day research data sets and reports.
• Develop and undertake data quality checks and merge with other datasets חס the server.
• Run data quality checks and liaise with sites regarding data quality and errors.

Competencies

Inherent requirements:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (or equivalent) in either Administrative Law, Bioethics, Applied Ethics background Management Studies, Higher Education Studies or Project Management.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• At least 3 years in research management.
• Recognition as a research management professional will be an advantage.
• Research ethics or research integrity at a mid- to senior level, with evidence of having supported or engaged in processes of enquiry or investigation in a Higher Education or Research related space.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Good knowledge of Scival and/or other research databases
• Excellent Excel knowledge and skills