Knowledge Synthesis Project Lead

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**MED Pediatrics**:

- Competition No.

**A100151389**
- Closing Date

**Jul 13, 2023**

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of

$58,938 to $81,051. This position has an approximate appointment of 12? months, with the possibility of extension.

**Location**

This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

**Working for the University of Alberta**

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Position**

Under the direction of the Directors of the Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence (ARCHE), this position is responsible for leading high-level, complex knowledge synthesis research projects (e.g. systematic reviews, rapid reviews, scoping reviews, overviews).

The Knowledge Synthesis Project Lead will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of knowledge synthesis projects undertaken by ARCHE. This includes leading all phases of the project(s), including topic refinement and development of key questions, protocol development, project execution, data analysis, report writing and manuscript preparation, and presentations to funders and stakeholders. The incumbent will train and oversee the work of Research Assistants and other staff.

The incumbent will work closely with the Principal Investigator/Co-Investigators and/or senior centre staff involved with the research projects. The Knowledge Synthesis Project Lead will facilitate communication among project team members, coordinate the day-to-day operations of projects and monitor progress and timeliness of milestones and deliverables to help ensure timely completion.

Position has the potential to be fully remote.

**Duties**

TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES:

- Works closely with Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, and/or senior centre staff to engage with funders and/or other stakeholders and advise on the development and refinement of specific key questions to be addressed by the project(s)
- Prepares and submits research protocol(s) for approval by the Investigators/senior centre staff and the funder in compliance with funding agency requirements and knowledge synthesis reporting and methods guidelines
- Ensures all procedures and processes are in compliance with the research protocol(s) and funder’s requirements; seeks approvals of and implements deviations where necessary
- Designs and maintains project databases and materials for study selection, data extraction, and other related research activities
- Undertakes quality control to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data
- Assists information specialists with development of literature searches and management of citations
- Ensures research staff on the project are trained on all aspects of the project methods and procedures
- Coordinates and manages day-to-day activities of the project team and participates in all phases of evidence synthesis projects including study selection, data extraction, data entry and verification, and risk of bias assessments
- In collaboration with the Investigators, senior centre staff, and statistician, undertakes and interprets appropriate data analyses (quantitative and/or qualitative) and assessment of the certainty of the evidence using GRADE guidance

KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION
- Prepares suitable figures and tables, including summary of findings tables, for evidence reports, scientific papers, posters and presentations
- Prepares research manuscripts and reports and manages revisions based on critical review by Investigators, other project staff, funders, and other stakeholders
- Submits manuscripts to peer-review journals and manages responses, resubmissions and publication process
- Prepares, submits, and/or delivers abstracts, posters, and presentations to funders, other stakeholders, and academic audiences

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS:

- Establishes and maintains good communications with the Principal I

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