Senior Research Associate in Information Science

Job title:

Senior Research Associate in Information Science

Company

University of Bristol Law School

Job description

The roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Information Specialist to join the BEAM (Bristol Evidence Synthesis, Appraisal and Modelling) Centre at the University of Bristol.BEAM is an internationally renowned centre of excellence in evidence synthesis and is the only centre to host all three types of NIHR funded Evidence Synthesis Groups (ESGs), providing access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise in evidence synthesis across a broad range of topics and clinical areas.The current role will work primarily within the Bristol Evidence Synthesis for Screening (BESS) Group, but with some flexibility to contribute to work of the other research groups where needed. The BESS Group will conduct evidence syntheses to support the work of the National Screening Committee (NSC).You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including systematic reviewers, statisticians, information specialists, qualitative researchers, and health economists. You will also work closely with clinical experts and public contributors.The role is available from 1 April 2025 with funding for up to 5 years. Requests for flexible working patterns will be considered.What will you be doing?The post-holder will work on evidence syntheses to support the work of the UK National Screening Committee. There may also be opportunities to contribute to methodological projects.You will be required to:

• Design and run literature searches for evidence maps, evidence reviews, full systematic reviews and parameters for cost effectiveness models, for the BESS Group.
• Carry out scoping searches to estimate the scale of potential systematic reviews
• Manage search results using Endnote bibliographic software
• Manage retrieval of reports identified by the searches from sources such as online journals, internal libraries, inter-library loans and other sources
• Contribute to reports for the National Screening Committee (NSC)
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all research partners, including other members of the BEAM Centre and external collaborators, stakeholders, and public contributors.

You should apply if

• You have expertise in literature searching to support evidence synthesis projects and cost-effectiveness analyses
• You have in-depth knowledge of electronic databases (e.g. Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO) and other sources of information for health and social care, including grey literature
• You have the enthusiasm to learn more about evidence synthesis and to contribute to reports for the National Screening Committee
• You have a Master`s Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline such as Information Science, Library Science or Data Science

Additional informationContract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/03/2030Work pattern: Part-time/ 0.5 FTEGrade: J/Pathway 2Salary: £42,632 – £47,874 per annum pro rataS hift pattern : 17.5 hours/weekThis advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 05/02/2025For informal queries please contact: Penny Whiting, penny.whiting@bristol.ac.ukOur strategy and missionWe recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Expected salary

£42632 – 47874 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:55:03 GMT

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