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IRB Vice Chair
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
10 October 2026 (23 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Office of Human Research Ethics ( OHRE ) is responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research at UNC -Chapel Hill that involves human subjects. OHRE administers supports guides and oversees the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities. These IRBs are federally mandated review committees operating under regulations from the Office for Human Research Protections ( OHRP DHHS ) and the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). The OHRE and IRBs are critical components of a program that serves to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects. All components of this program coordinated through the OHRE must work together to ensure institutional compliance with ethical principles and regulatory requirements. Deficiencies in this area have led to very public suspensions of research at several peer universities which have been very costly and damaging for these institutions. As serious as this would be an even greater harm could result if errors or lack of proper oversight by this office resulted in harms to human subjects. The IRB Vice Chair reports to the Director of the Office of Human Research Ethics and through the Director to the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Co-Chairs are responsible for reviewing all research involving human subjects conducted across all areas of campus including Schools of Medicine Pharmacy Public Health Nursing Dentistry and Academic Affairs. They ensure that the rights and welfare of human subjects are adequately protected in accordance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. This includes both expedited (in office) reviews and convened meetings of the IRB members (full board).
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Ability to learn and apply Federal and local policies that govern human subjects research including Code of Federal Regulations and UNC -Chapel Hill Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational and written oral communication skills; ability to make timely and effective decisions; and ability to work effectively with university researchers faculty and administrators. Must exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion related to research compliance issues. Familiarity with data collection statistical evaluation of data etc. and strategies for conveying results to others.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preferred qualifications include experience working with Federal and local policies that govern human subjects research including Code of Federal Regulations and UNC -Chapel Hill Standard Operating Procedures
The Office of Human Research Ethics ( OHRE ) is responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research at UNC -Chapel Hill that involves human subjects. OHRE administers supports guides and oversees the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities. These IRBs are federally mandated review committees operating under regulations from the Office for Human Research Protections ( OHRP DHHS ) and the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). The OHRE and IRBs are critical components of a program that serves to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects. All components of this program coordinated through the OHRE must work together to ensure institutional compliance with ethical principles and regulatory requirements. Deficiencies in this area have led to very public suspensions of research at several peer universities which have been very costly and damaging for these institutions. As serious as this would be an even greater harm could result if errors or lack of proper oversight by this office resulted in harms to human subjects. The IRB Vice Chair reports to the Director of the Office of Human Research Ethics and through the Director to the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Co-Chairs are responsible for reviewing all research involving human subjects conducted across all areas of campus including Schools of Medicine Pharmacy Public Health Nursing Dentistry and Academic Affairs. They ensure that the rights and welfare of human subjects are adequately protected in accordance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. This includes both expedited (in office) reviews and convened meetings of the IRB members (full board).
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Ability to learn and apply Federal and local policies that govern human subjects research including Code of Federal Regulations and UNC -Chapel Hill Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational and written oral communication skills; ability to make timely and effective decisions; and ability to work effectively with university researchers faculty and administrators. Must exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion related to research compliance issues. Familiarity with data collection statistical evaluation of data etc. and strategies for conveying results to others.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preferred qualifications include experience working with Federal and local policies that govern human subjects research including Code of Federal Regulations and UNC -Chapel Hill Standard Operating Procedures
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
