Position Summary:
The Climate Change and Global Health Research Group in the School of Public Health is seeking a Systematic Reviewer to support the development and completion of one or more literature reviews. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate change and population health.
The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting systematic/scoping literature reviews, working closely with content experts, research librarians, and faculty members. A strong background in health research methodology, particularly scoping or systematic reviews, as well as familiarity with climate and health literature, is essential for this role. Specifically, the candidate will be required to:
Collaborate with team members, including content experts and librarians, to develop a protocol and refine scoping review search strategies
Conduct primary and secondary screening of articles
Retrieve and organize full-text articles from multiple databases and sources
Design and pilot data extraction tools
Extract relevant data and assist in organizing it for analysis
Conduct basic data analysis and synthesis using tools such as Microsoft Excel
Support the drafting, editing, and formatting of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
Assist with referencing and citation management using software tools (e.g., EndNote)
Ensure all work aligns with best practices for transparency and reproducibility in evidence synthesis
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting systematic or scoping reviews (experience with Cochrane reviews is an asset)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Experience using evidence synthesis platforms such as DistillerSR and/or Covidence
Familiarity with academic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.
Proficiency with EndNote or similar reference management tools
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Location: Flexible
Salary: Determined based on qualifications and location
Job type: Full or part time
Position term: <1 year contract, starting as soon as possible
TO APPLY:
Submit an application including a cover letter and resume to smasina@ualberta.ca or through the University of Alberta online portal.
Closing date:
Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.