Senior Research Associate, Evidence Synthesis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and execute all phases of systematic evidence reviews, which include protocol formulation, study selection, critical evaluation, data extraction, and both quantitative and qualitative synthesis.

• Assess the quality and relevance of included research studies and evaluate the robustness of the evidence for chosen outcomes.

• Lead the dissemination of findings and prepare presentations, reports, and manuscripts for publication in academic journals.

• Review, refine, and integrate sections contributed by project team members.

• Foster and manage relationships with both internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders.

• Assign tasks, offer guidance, and monitor the progress of review team members.

• Ensure compliance with project deadlines.

• Acquire a solid understanding of current cancer screening practices and guidelines pertinent to relevant ACS cancer screening topics.

• Utilize software and tools such as DistillerSR, EndNote, and data visualization tools; instruct project team members on the use of necessary software and tools.

• Collaborate with CrEST leadership and the CECDS guideline development team to identify evidence requirements for cancer screening topics.

• Update the CECDS guideline development team and ACS Guideline Development Group on project progress and share findings.

• Provide subject matter expertise and conduct peer reviews.

• Represent ACS at professional conferences.

• Undertake ad-hoc evidence tasks for ACS CAN or ACS leadership.

• Engage in additional research activities as assigned.

• Participate in recruitment efforts, including candidate screening and interviewing.

• Supervise, train, and mentor junior research personnel.

• Offer formal and informal leadership, oversight, mentorship, training, and guidance to volunteers and research team members.

• Maintain and apply a working knowledge of systematic review methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in public health, health policy/services, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience leading teams in conducting systematic evidence reviews, health technology assessments, or rapid reviews.

• Familiarity with research methodologies used in epidemiology and/or clinical research, including study design and basic biostatistics.

• Up-to-date knowledge of systematic evidence review methods.

• Capability to convert complex findings into accessible and actionable written research outputs.

• Competence to manage and complete multiple substantial projects simultaneously, punctually, and with minimal oversight.

• Proficient communication skills tailored to scientific/technical audiences and non-clinical policymakers.

• Exceptional writing, grammar, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adhere to various style guides.

• Expertise in evidence synthesis, including conducting systematic reviews or health technology assessments.

• Proficient in critically appraising scientific literature using established quality assessment tools.

• Skilled in evaluating the strength of the evidence base using recognized methods/criteria.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Experienced with citation management software (e.g., EndNote).

• Preferred: advanced or specialized expertise in medicine or clinical practice, epidemiology, biostatistics, meta-analysis, genetics, biomarkers, data visualization, and/or artificial intelligence.

• Preferred: demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications.

• Preferred: experience conducting systematic reviews to inform clinical practice guidelines.

• Preferred: familiarity with systematic review software applications (e.g., DistillerSR, Covidence).

• Preferred: adeptness in analysis and data visualization techniques and software (e.g., R, Stata, Tableau).

• Preferred: experience conducting meta-analyses.

• Preferred: familiarity with project management tools or software (e.g., Monday).

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.