Clinical Epidemiology, Statistics, Meta- Analyses UK Cochrane Centre (UKCC), Oxford

Salary circa £ 35K pa pro-rata
Hours: flexible (as a guide 15 to 22.5 pw)
Fixed term to 31st March 2015 (with possibility of renewal)

We are seeking an experienced systematic reviewer in clinical or health-related topic, who has a passion for teaching, to join us at the UK Cochrane Centre (UKCC). You will be joining at an exciting time as we are undergoing a significant period of development where you can help shape, develop and deliver our Learning and Development Programme.

The UK Cochrane Centre is funded by the NHS - the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), and is part of The Cochrane Collaboration, an international organisation, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of health care readily available worldwide, through the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane systematic reviews. These reviews are widely used in clinical practice guidelines and incorporated into health policy decision-making.

The UKCC is one of fourteen Cochrane Centres around the world, and supports Cochrane contributors in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. Cochrane Centres are responsible for optimising the quality and impact of Cochrane reviews through the provision of a responsive programme of learning, development and continuing expert support.

You will be an experienced systematic reviewer, actively participating in the development and delivery of the UK Cochrane Centre (UKCC) Learning & Development (L&D) Programme, primarily for those preparing Cochrane reviews. The post holder will be accountable to the UKCC L&D Programme Director.

Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring new Cochrane authors, assisting with the preparation of new protocols and reviews, updating and improving existing systematic reviews, developing and evaluating the programme to ensure up-to-date, quality resources and communication.

For an informal discussion please contact Martin Burton or Jane Rowley on 01865 516300. For further information and full job descriptions please visit our website by clicking 'Apply' below

Closing date: January 6 2013