Hello,
I hope this advert might be of interest to the EBM community.
Best wishes,
Iveta
Research Fellow
The EQUATOR Network, Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford
The EQUATOR Network is seeking to employ an experienced research fellow
with a keen interest in health research methodology and reporting who will
significantly contribute to the development of the EQUATOR research and
education programme.
The EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency of health Research)
Network is a new international initiative that seeks to improve reliability of
health research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting in
scientific journals. EQUATOR provides resources and education relating to the
reporting of health research and assisting in the development, dissemination
and implementation of reporting guidelines. The EQUATOR Network is governed
by an international Steering Group. Most activities are organised from the
Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford, UK, http://www.csm-
oxford.org.uk/. More information about the EQUATOR Network is available on
the website http://www.equator-network.org/.
The successful candidate will be leading on
a) developing and delivering an education and training programme
b) monitoring the quality of health research reporting and
implementation of reporting guidelines
and participating in a programme of related research projects
An ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of health research
methodology supported by a substantial research experience; good knowledge
of issues related to health research quality and its assessment; interest in
health research reporting and publication process; and considerable teaching
experience.
This exciting and challenging new opportunity might appeal to a person with
broad professional interests. Working in a small team also requires flexibility
and willingness to contribute to all aspect of the project development.
The appointment will be for two years in the first instance with a potential for
further professional growth. Salary will be in the range £29,091 - £38,352 per
annum depending on qualifications and experience (NHS Agenda for Change
Band 7). The post is available immediately.
Potential applicants may wish to discuss the post informally with Dr Iveta
Simera (tel: 01865 284410; email: [log in to unmask]).
For further details and an application form please contact Natasha Weibel HR
(Recruitment), Carillion Building, Camel's Head, John Radcliffe Hospital,
Headington, Oxford. Email: [log in to unmask]
Please apply online via www.oxfordradcliffejobs.nhs.uk, reference 321-D-NW-
108.
Completed application forms should be returned together with a covering
letter, your CV and a copy of up to 3 recently published or submitted papers.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification
attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your
application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date for application: 23 October 2008
Interviews will be held in the week of 27 October 2008
Please note that we cannot consider an application that does not contain a
completed application form.
For more information please see:
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust – vacancy details:
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912105835
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