Associate Professor in International Evidence Synthesis

Job title:

Associate Professor in International Evidence Synthesis

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Sian Taylor-Phillips (Director of Warwick Screening) at [email protected].We are seeking an outstanding researcher skilled in evidence synthesis to join the ambitious and growing as an Associate Professor. You will lead an expansion of our work in delivering evidence synthesis about health screening programmes for international policy-makers.Warwick Screening is a multidisciplinary team of systematic reviewers, epidemiologists, health economists, and statisticians who deliver evidence synthesis (evidence maps, rapid reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and economic modelling) for national and international policymakers. We also undertake methodological research in evidence synthesis. Our team prides itself on the development and retention of team members and our dedication to developing the next generation of research staff. We are a friendly supportive team who help one another to succeed.We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.About YouThe successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated researcher, committed to delivering evidence synthesis that underpins policy and practice. They will contribute to delivering evidence synthesis for the UK National Screening Committee, support delivery of our existing funded methodological research, and be supported to apply for significant external funding to provide evidence synthesis to international policy-makers.They will also be responsible for expanding the reach of our training to international policy advisors / screening staff and industry, delivering increased income and reputation. They will be a supportive and encouraging team member, who helps their colleagues and contributes to an environment of collaboration.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentFor further information about Warwick Medical School, please visit ourAbout the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Sunday 16th February 2025 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.Interview Date: 25th March 2025Start Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity, will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all necessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (i.e. children and/or adults).We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.Rehabilitation of Ex-OffendersThe University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (i.e. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process.Job Description

Expected salary

£56921 – 65814 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:19:27 GMT

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