Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis

We are seeking an outstanding researcher with exceptional analytical and communication skills to join our team supporting decisions about the effective and cost-effective use of medicines, medical devices, diagnostics and other services in the National Health Service.

The University of Southampton is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is one of the UK's top 15 research-intensive institutions. With a strong international reputation for research, teaching, and enterprise, we are proud holders of an Athena SWAN Silver award.

Part of the School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation in the Faculty of Medicine, Southampton Health Technology Assessments Centre (SHTAC) is one of 11 Technology Assessment Review (TAR) teams delivering independent evidence reports for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). We also have an active and growing programme of other research, including research on research, and cost-effectiveness analysis in the context of clinical trials.

About the role:
You'll work as part of our evidence synthesis team on projects for NICE. This involves critical appraisal of evidence submissions to NICE from sponsors of health technologies (e.g. medicines), focusing on the quality of the systematic review of clinical effectiveness, and writing reports for NICE Committees and other stakeholders. You will also contribute to other collaborative research e.g. conducting evidence synthesis using a range of approaches (e.g. systematic reviews, scoping reviews, network meta-analysis). There will be opportunities to facilitate sessions on our training courses on systematic reviews in health.

What we're looking for:
- A PhD or equivalent qualification and/or substantial experience in a health-related subject such as health technology assessment, medical statistics, epidemiology, psychology, public health, health promotion/education
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of, and demonstrable skills in, evidence synthesis
- Excellent general IT knowledge and skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and reference management software (e.g. EndNote)

Experience of the following is useful:
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA) methods and processes, including NICE health technology appraisals
- Statistical / specialist software (e.g. STATA, RevMan, Rayyan, winbugs)
- Health economic evaluation and decision modelling

This is a part-time permanent post available at 0.60 FTE. Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and UK based home working.

Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), and subsidised health and fitness facilities.

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Dr Jonathan Shepherd ([email protected]) or Professor Joanne Lord ([email protected]).