Bond University has a Human Research Ethics Committee (BUHREC) composed of volunteers and administered by a small secretariat. BUHREC operates in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007 (updated 2018) (National Statement).

Members of BUHREC fulfil a vital role in research. The purpose is to provide ethical oversight of the conduct of research involving human participants, ensuring all research submitted for review is designed with respect for participants and is not compromised by the aims of the research, the way it is conducted, or by the results.

Members are asked to consider research against national and international guidelines on ethical research conduct, and on the basis of their own knowledge, qualities, and experience. and not as representatives of any organisation, group or decision

BUHREC national standards require diverse representation for Lay men and women who have no affiliation with the institution and do not currently engage in medical, scientific, legal or academic work;

The position of Lay Women is currently vacant and we are seeking expressions of interest to fill this role on the committee.

The Committee meets nine times a year on a Wednesday. The meetings start at 12pm and generally continue for 2– 3 hours. Committee Members are expected to complete all pre-reading prior to the meeting (reviewing papers and providing written reviews). Preparation for each meeting is usually 2 – 5 hours. It is possible to attend meetings via remote access.

Committee members are appointed for two years, and the positions are unpaid. Initial and ongoing training will be provided.

To apply, please submit a (maximum) one-page summary outlining your skills, background and why you are interested in the role.

Please submit your application to ethics@bond.edu.au Attn: Haley Jacobi, Manager Grants and Ethics