Research and Evidence Synthesis Librarian
About The Position
The Research and Evidence Synthesis Librarian supports Penn Dental Medicine’s research and education missions and is based in the Holman Biotech Commons, working as part of a team of health sciences librarians and in collaboration with the head of the Levy Dental Medicine Library. The role supports research teams through systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects, and provides instruction and consultation on searching and evidence-based research practices to faculty, staff, residents, and students. The librarian also helps develop structured evidence synthesis services, provides information and reference services, and evaluates dental and clinical information resources. The position reports to the Director of the Holman Biotech Commons.
Requirements
- Master of Science or Master of Arts, and 2 to 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with evidence synthesis platforms, such as Cochrane.
- Knowledge of advanced search techniques in a variety of relevant databases.
- A record of publication demonstrating evidence synthesis expertise.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clinical and multidisciplinary teams, including CIGOH and external partners, on systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects intended for publication.
- Apply established methods to evaluate and synthesize literature and contribute to high-quality, reproducible research.
- Provide instruction and consultation on systematic search strategies to faculty, staff, residents, and students within Penn Dental Medicine and CIGOH, including supporting dental students, guest lecturing in master's-level courses, and delivering faculty-development workshops.
- Coordinate with the head of the dental library to develop and deliver structured evidence synthesis services, including creating and refining service policies and procedures, tracking participation and outcomes, and contributing to service assessment and reporting.
- Provide consultations, instruction, LibGuide development, information literacy programming, and reference services to the Penn Dental Medicine community in person and online.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence synthesis methods and expert searching practices, and explore tools and approaches such as text and data mining and artificial intelligence applications.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of dentistry resources and literature; evaluate evidence-based and point-of-care clinical resources and recommend resources to support clinical practice and decision-making.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for the employee, spouse, and dependent children, including at other institutions for dependent children.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options.
- Substantial time away from work during the year.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, cultural and recreational activities.
- Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable home-ownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees, for up to two adoptions in the household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
