Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced researcher with an enthusiasm for quantitative evidence synthesis. You will join the Bristol NIHR Evidence Synthesis Group, one of nine groups contracted by the NIHR to conduct evidence syntheses within the NIHR remit.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team benefiting from working alongside international leaders in the field of evidence synthesis. You will also work closely with other team members including other reviewers, statisticians, information specialists, qualitative researchers and health economists.

What will you be doing?

You will contribute to research administration tasks required for the smooth running of Bristol ESG and successful delivery of our NIHR contract. As a lead reviewer, you will manage the day-to-day review processes and project-related administration. You will co-ordinate and make major contributions across all aspects of the review process, including screening to identify studies eligible for inclusion in the review; extraction of information about included studies; evaluation of the quality or risk of bias of the included studies; and synthesis of the results of these studies using an appropriate approach (e.g., using meta-analysis or descriptive syntheses). There will also be opportunities to contribute to other reviews and to develop related methodological research projects. You will lead the preparation of reports and papers for publication and co-ordinate activities to maximise engagement with research and/or impact beyond academia.

You should apply if

You have:

• A PhD in epidemiology, public health, medical statistics or other relevant quantitative discipline
• Significant experience of research in an academic setting
• Substantial experience of conducting systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews or overviews of various types of evidence
• A strong track record of publishing evidence syntheses in peer-reviewed, scientific outlets
• Leadership experience on substantial projects or collaborations in an academic setting
• A systematic and thorough approach to work with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A commitment to team working, professionalism and respect for others.

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/03/2028

Work pattern: Full-time/1FTE (part-time considered)

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 05/05/2024

For informal queries please contact: Professor Julian Higgins (julian.higgins@bristol.ac.uk), Professor Deborah Caldwell (d.m.caldwell@bristol.ac.uk)

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