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Research Fellow (Systematic Reviewer)

University of Birmingham - Department of Metabolism and Systems Sciences - School of Medical Sciences - College of Medicine and Health

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £37,999 Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 12th November 2024
Closes: 10th December 2024
Job Ref: 99284

Salary: As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £37,999.

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to October 2026

Background

The post holder will be working within Prof Arri Coomarasamy’s team in the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science, College of Medicine and Health at the University of Birmingham. Prof Coomarasamy’s team focus on maternal health, with specific interests in fertility and early pregnancy, miscarriage and postpartum haemorrhage and the Department hosts a diverse range of groups active in systematic reviews and related methodologies.

The purpose of this post is to undertake, contribute to or provide support to others undertaking systematic reviews to internationally recognised quality standards. 

Role Summary

The post holder will work across a variety of projects involving systematic reviews and evidence syntheses, with a major focus of the role being supporting systematic reviews undertaken within the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research.

The post holder will be:

  • Expected to undertake, contribute to or advise on all stages of a systematic review: protocol development; searching for, reviewing, appraising and synthesising the evidence using validated systematic reviewing techniques, including network meta-analyses; writing papers and reports specialising in pregnancy and miscarriage.
  • Expected to already have proven skills in undertaking systematic reviews to internationally recognised quality standards.
  • Expected to contribute to group development of research ideas/projects and applications for research funding to undertake these; for example, specifying the key elements of systematic review methodology and considering time required to undertake the proposed review.
  • Encouraged to develop their own research ideas and/or grant applications.
  • Expected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and related activities commensurate with experience and abilities.
  • Take opportunities for training, if required, in support of the role; the participation in such CPD activities is encouraged. 

Person Specification

  • First degree in a scientific, medical or health related subject and a post-graduate degree (or higher) in a scientific, medical or health related subject.
  • High level analytical capability.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly with excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy in all aspects of work e.g. producing reports/publications, ideally as a first or corresponding author.
  • Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones e.g.: undertaking all aspects of systematic reviews to publication standard and detailed knowledge of systematic review and meta-analysis principles and methodology.
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
  • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes, including use of reference management software (e.g. Endnote) and common office/research computer packages (e.g. MS Word, Excel).
  • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project.
  • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.

Informal enquiries to Dr Leah Fitzsimmons: L.Fitzsimmons@bham.ac.uk 

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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