Evidence Synthesis Research Assistant

Apply evidence synthesis skills with CRISM in Vancouver, screening published studies and organizing accurate data for substance-use research.
This Research Assistant-2 supports the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters within UBC’s Wood Laboratory and BCCSU. You will work with investigators and research team members on systematic reviews involving interventions, treatments, health outcomes, service delivery, and policy. Established protocols guide the work.

Key Responsibilities:

Review full texts using established eligibility criteria
Document inclusion, exclusion, discrepancies, and adjudication needs
Assess quality and risk of bias with established tools
Organize extraction files and study characteristics
Communicate progress and methodological questions to project leads
Requirements:
Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent education
Aptitude for reviewing published research and extracting data
Strong written communication and research-summary skills
Ability to apply protocols accurately and consistently
Commitment to rigorous, transparent, reproducible research
Bring careful evidence appraisal, data organization, and communication skills to systematic reviews informing clinical and health-system decisions.