We are currently not recruiting for reviewers. However, keep watching this space and see further particulars, and/or contact us, for jobs that may become available in the near future.
Further Particulars
Kleijnen Systematic Reviews Ltd is an independent research company that produces and disseminates systematic reviews and health technology assessments of research evidence in health care. The location of KSR’s offices is in York.
The Posts: 1. Systematic reviewer; 2. Trainee systematic reviewer
Applications are invited for scientists who will have responsibility, as part of a team, for carrying out systematic reviews and health technology assessments of the effects of health care interventions and other health related questions.
Duties of the posts include:
· Carrying out rigorous systematic reviews of the health care literature and producing reports. Reviews are commissioned from a variety of sources including national and international Departments of Health and health technology assessment agencies. Reviews may be about therapeutic interventions, screening and diagnostic interventions, and also about aetiological or prognosis topics.
· In response to requests from commissioners, carrying out quick scoping exercises to assess the possible well formulated questions and likely size of systematic reviews and health technology assessments.
· Participating in the training activities of KSR Ltd as lecturer and tutor.
· Participating in the dissemination and marketing activity of KSR Ltd. This might involve, for example, representing KSR Ltd at conferences, seminars and other external events. Occasionally, oversees travel will be necessary for meetings or conferences.
KSR Ltd encourages staff to submit papers medical journals, and to conferences and meetings and to keep up to date with their particular disciplinary interests.
Person Specification
Post 1. The successful applicants will have good quantitative skills, with a background (at least an MSc or equivalent and preferably a PhD) in a medical or health related or scientific discipline such as medical statistics, epidemiology, health economics or psychology. Experience of research synthesis/systematic reviews of therapeutic interventions is essential, and of other types of questions (such as diagnosis, prognosis) desirable. You will be first author of at least one published systematic review in a peer reviewed journal. Good communication skills, both oral and written, are also important.
Post 2. The successful applicants will have good quantitative skills, with a background in a medical or health related or scientific discipline such as medical statistics, epidemiology, health economics or psychology. Some experience of research synthesis/systematic reviews desirable. Good communication skills, both oral and written, are also important. Training will be provided by courses and 'on the job'.
Both posts. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, committed and able to produce consistently high quality work within tight deadlines. You will be flexible to respond to questions and requests from commissioners on short notice. Some understanding and experience of the health field and the NHS is desirable.
We offer an attractive salary, and we welcome applications for both full-time and part-time work.
Informal Enquiries
Prospective applicants who wish to discuss the posts should contact Jos Kleijnen (01904 520114, email jos@systematic-reviews.com) or Rob Riemsma (01904 520115, email rob@systematic-reviews.com).