Senior Systematic Reviewer

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We are looking for an experienced systematic reviewer to contribute to the activities of the National Institute for Health and Care Research ( NIHR ) EnSygN - Sheffield Evidence Synthesis Group.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead and contribute to high-quality research projects, specifically focusing on systematic reviews that inform national health policy. The successful applicant will design research proposals, generate research income, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Additionally, the role involves teaching, supervision, and administrative duties to support the department and the wider University.

• Lead the design and implementation of evidence syntheses, including the development of review protocols of international reputation.
• Independently determine research directions and develop specialist areas within national funding programmes
• Undertake methodological research in evidence synthesis to advance health and health services research.
• Leading small task-finish working groups to deliver strategic priorities (e.g. automation, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement etc.)

• Supervise and assess evidence synthesis projects, assignments, and dissertations,

providing planning and support to students.

• Teach key skills within the academic development group, particularly regarding the assessment and synthesis of quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.

• Carry out long-term planning over the course of the contract for project resource requirements, including

Datasets, software requirements and specialist academic input.

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of information specialists,

reviewers, and external clinical experts.

• Advise on resource allocation within project budgets and take shared responsibility for

monitoring and identifying opportunities for research funding.

• Manage daily reactive requests related to specialist staff support while meeting strict

deadlines for national policy-making research.

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

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• Grade
  : 9
• Salary
  : £61,759 to £69,488 per annum pro-rata
• Work arrangement
  :
  Full-time
• Duration
  :
  Fixed-term to 31st March 2028
• Line manager
  :
  Professor in Evidence Synthesis
• Direct reports
  :
  Research Associate(s)
• Right to work in the UK
  :
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• For informal enquiries about this job contact :
  Professor Andrew Booth at  or on .

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026
. This will consist of a brief presentation followed by an interview. Candidates invited to interview will receive further details regarding the presentation title in their interview invitation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 12th October 2026. If you need any support,…