Research Fellow (Systematic Reviewer) - Department of Metabolism and System

at  University of Birmingham

POSITION DETAILS

Department of Metabolism and Systems Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £37,999.
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to October 2026
Closing date: 10th December 2024
Interview date: 6th January 2025

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.

MAIN DUTIES

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews*
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters*
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research*
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines*
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
• These indicative responsibilities may also be included in a research role at grade 6.