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University Research Compliance Officer

Vanderbilt University

Role at a glance

Category: Compliance
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary range: $78,000 to $110,000
Posted: Jul 20, 2026

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Vanderbilt University is hiring a University Research Compliance Officer in Nashville, TN. This is a Compliance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $78,000 to $110,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with Vanderbilt University.

Oversees academic research compliance, federal grant regulations (2 CFR 200), and conflict of interest monitoring across university research programs. Manages Institutional Review Board (IRB) support and export control reviews for international research collaborations. Conducts research integrity audits and regulatory reporting to federal funding

Full responsibilities and requirements are on Vanderbilt University's application page.

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Location and market context

This role is based in Nashville, TN on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Vanderbilt University's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About compliance roles

Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.

How to position yourself for this compliance role

Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Vanderbilt University would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.