Hi
The following role is currently being advertised on the Cardiff University website - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/
The closing date is Thursday 7th February 2013.
Please can you bring it to the attention of anyone who might be interested.
Thanks
Fiona Morgan
Systematic Reviewer
Support Unit for Research Evidence
Cardiff University
Neuadd Meirionnydd 1st Floor
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4YS
Lecturer, Operating Department Practice
School of Healthcare Studies
Post Reference Number
726BR
Job Title
Cochrane Research Fellow (UK)
Job Category
Academic - Research
Career Pathway
Research
School / Directorate
SOCSI - Cardiff School of Social Sciences
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Cochrane Public Health Group
We would like to invite applications for this valuable and challenging opportunity to enhance the role and value of Cochrane systematic reviews in the field of public health.
The Cochrane Public Health Group (CPHG) is part of The Cochrane Collaboration. This is an international network of individuals and organisations committed to preparing, maintaining, updating and disseminating systematic reviews of healthcare interventions to help people make well-informed decisions about health care (see www.cochrane.org). The focus of this Review Group is to produce and publish Cochrane reviews of the effects of population-level public health interventions (see http://ph.cochrane.org/home); it is one of 53 Cochrane Review Groups worldwide that contribute to The Collaboration.
Funding has been provided via the Universities of Cardiff and Oxford for a UK-based Editorial Fellow to develop a business case and make funding applications for a UK CPHG satellite group to work alongside the main editorial base in Melbourne, Australia. Within this role, the Fellow is expected to explore how far the information needs of UK, European and International organisations with a role for public health policy development are met by existing Cochrane reviews and protocols. This exercise should lead to a priority list of review questions and sub-questions that are tailored to the needs of policy makers and inform both the business case and the development of the CPHG as a whole.
The Fellow will work closely with the UK-based editors and others in the CPHG, and with the co-ordinating and managing editors in Melbourne.
The ideal applicant will be educated to degree level or above in a relevant discipline, with managerial, administrative, scientific or publishing experience or equivalent, along with excellent organisational and communication skills. Applicants should be familiar with public health research and policy making. Specific knowledge of the role of public health systematic reviews and The Cochrane Collaboration would be welcomed.
The location of the post is flexible for the right candidate but it is expected that they will be based within a UK higher education institution with established links to the CPHG and able to provide professional support and guidance for the appointee. Potential locations include, but are not limited to, Cardiff, Exeter and Glasgow.
To discuss the post further please contact Alison Weightman at Cardiff University ([log in to unmask]) or Rob Anderson at the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter ([log in to unmask]).
Base and reporting structure: Flexible within the UK; Contracted to Cardiff University
Duration: Six months full-time or 12 months part-time.
Secondment proposals will be welcomed.
Salary range: £38522 - £44607 per annum, (pro rata for part time) Grade 7
Closing date: Thursday, 7 February 2013
Job Description
Main Function of Post:
To take lead responsibility for a research project to explore the requirements of public health organisations with respect to the conduct, availability and use of evidence syntheses and systematic reviews. To develop a business case and funding applications for a UK Satellite to the Cochrane Public Health Group (CPHG) to support the work of the main editorial base in producing tailored reviews to meet these requirements. The project is sponsored by Cardiff and Oxford Universities. The location of the post is flexible for the right candidate but it is expected that they will be based within a UK higher education institution with established links to the CPHG.
• To design and conduct an exploration of the information, training and support needs of UK-based and European organisations with a role for public health policy development
• To summarise knowledge gaps identified by these organisations to help inform a priority list of questions and sub-questions for the Cochrane Public Health Group (CPHG)
• To work closely with the UK-based editors, other members of the CPHG and the main editorial base to develop a business case to expand the role of the CPHG to meet the identified information needs
• To explore funding streams, prepare and contribute to applications for funding for a UK based CPHG satellite group to support the main editorial base in realising the objectives outlined in the business case
•˙To develop stakeholder and research networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of the research programme
•˙To participate in regional meetings of The Cochrane Collaboration and the annual Cochrane Colloquium as appropriate
•˙To disseminate the findings by publications or presentations at meetings as appropriate
•˙To maintain knowledge and understanding within the field/specialism, transforming and applying knowledge acquired from scholarship to research
•˙You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Expertise/Competence/Skills
1. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills in dealing with a broad range of individuals, groups and organisations
2. The capacity to communicate ideas or concepts that are often complex and controversial with individuals at all levels in an organization including liaison/negotiation skills
3. Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines by using initiative or resolving issues that are often complex or require innovative solutions
Knowledge
4. Extensive knowledge of the role of systematic reviewing, policies and concerns, within the context of public health
Qualifications (IT/Academic/Vocational)
5. A first class or good second class degree in a relevant health-related discipline
6. A skill level that assumes knowledge or training equivalent to postgraduate qualification and documented experience of systematic reviews and knowledge translation
Experience
7. A strong record in the development of one or more successful business cases/external funding applications
8. A proven track record in managing and delivering research projects to deadline and quality
Specific Qualities (e.g. attitudes)
9. Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally if required
10. Willingness to play an active part in the life of the research group and the wider School
Desirable criteria
11. A working knowledge of public health research methodology, basic statistical concepts of meta-analysis, critical appraisal, systematic reviews and epidemiological methods in complex public health interventions
12. Experience of working with Cochrane Collaboration and/or The Cochrane Library
Additional Information
Applicants are asked to state their preference for a UK location if any.˙ If proposing a location other than the Universities of Cardiff, Exeter or Glasgow, applicants should describe the current links from that location to the CPHG and the managerial and support structures in place
Salary Range Min.
38,522
Salary Range Max.
44,607
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