Research Informationist

Description

Deadline Extended: Research Informationist, Full-time

Strauss Health Sciences Library, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Location: Metro Denver, Colorado

For a full job description and to apply, please visit the CU Careers position page. If the posting does not load, visit www.cu.edu/cu-careers > Anschutz Medical Campus and search position number: 30175

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a rapidly growing world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare.  

Come join a collaborative team of systematic review searchers! The Research Informationist is a non-tenure-track faculty position that works with the SR team to coordinate the operation of the Education & Research Department’s Professional Literature Service.

MORE ABOUT THE JOB

* Coordinates search service workflow and tracking platform

* Conduct expert literature searches

* Innovate new approaches to promote best practices for evidence synthesis methodology

* Promote use of appropriate research management tools and best practices for evidence synthesis (e.g., Covidence, DistillerSR, Rayyan, GradePro)

Salary range (faculty rank will be based on years of experience):

Assistant Professor: $77,000-$83,000

For information about CU Anschutz perks and benefits see: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

We are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse team of faculty and staff, and strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. Research indicates that applicants from underrepresented groups are hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all the required and preferred qualifications. Preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop the preferred skills. Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the required qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. 

Required qualifications: 

* Master’s degree or higher from an ALA accredited library school or international equivalent

* Five years post-MLS librarian work experience

* Training, coursework, or continuing education/professional development with evidence synthesis search methodologies, protocols, guidelines, and standards for conducting and reporting evidence projects such as PRISMA, Cochrane, and the Campbell Collaboration.

* Advanced literature searching skills, including search strategy development; database translation 

Timeline: 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Application deadline extended to: August 14, 2023

Anticipated start date: October 2023