Research Integrity Officer and Data Analyst

Job Title- Research Integrity Officer and Data Analyst (post level 8) Job ID: 5973- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Research and Internationalisation -> Research Development- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 14/11/2024- Description- 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. **Inherent requirements**: - Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (or equivalent) in Administrative Law/Bioethics/Applied Ethics background Management Studies/Higher Education Studies/Project Management. - A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities. **Recommendations**: - A minimum of 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 - Competencies**Required competencies**: - **Results oriented.**: - The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task. - The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. - **Strategic thinking.**: - The ability to plan work and to follow plans. - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading.** - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building coalitions** - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. **Assumption of duties**: As soon as possible. **Closing date**: 14 November 2024. **Salary**: The salary is available on request. **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: