Researcher in Evidence Review and Synthesis of Community Interventions

Fixed term – 36 months

Full time, 37 hours per week

Closing date 01/06/25 at 23:30

The role

We are seeking to recruit a researcher with an interest in better access and use of evidence around different community interventions to support the delivery of the ‘What Works’ – evidence review and synthesis - function of the Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4).

The position requires strong teamwork and communication skills, reliability, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to work independently under the supervision of project and line managers.

The role will include:

• Supporting meetings to discuss the development of a programme of evidence reviews 
• Undertaking training and then implementing a range of evidence search and review methodologies, including systematic reviews, rapid evidence synthesis, realist synthesis and evidence reviews
• Accessing and reviewing ‘grey literature’
• Supporting the production of briefings, reports and articles from the evidence reviews. 

We offer an opportunity to develop an academic career in applied and interdisciplinary social and economic research in an established Centre recognised for its world leading research of international significance and demonstrable policy impact. Alongside the delivery of ‘What Works’ activities for C4, you will be supported to enhance your own academic career. The support that you will receive will include, but is not limited to: time for the writing of academic outputs, allocated time for wider academic activities, access to a personal staff development budget and support via a mentor as well as your line manager.

We offer competitive conditions and reward within a vibrant and collegiate environment for academic career development. In return, you will help us to deepen and further the reach of our research and impact, bringing your own experiences and skills to complement our multidisciplinary team.

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