Research Assistant Associate Professor Research Track Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
Research Assistant Associate Professor Research Track Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
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The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a fulltime research track position in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
Job Description:
The Research Faculty member will play a key role in developing evidence syntheses such as systematic reviews and metaanalyses and contributing to evidenceinformed practice guidelines and policies in oral health. The role involves implementing established and innovative research methodologies for living guideline development participating in stakeholder engagement and ensuring effective communication among guideline panels and advisory boards. The faculty member will also assist in identifying relevant data to inform GRADE evidencetodecision tables prepare meeting materials and contribute to manuscript writing and deliverables.
In evidence synthesis the faculty member will collaborate with other senior researchers by contributing to designing study protocols developing screening and data extraction forms conducting data analysis assessing the certainty of evidence facilitating guideline panel meetings and dissemination. Responsibilities also include preparing summaryoffindings tables and other evidence synopses products. Dissemination efforts will focus on creating presentations reports and publications in peerreviewed journals to communicate guideline recommendations.
Additionally the role includes supporting the development of educational and training materials for guideline panels and users to enhance understanding and utilization of evidence and guideline recommendations. The research faculty member will be expected to contribute to the Master of Science in Oral and Population Health (MOPH) and support students in a mentorship capacity. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
The position requires a terminal degree in the respective field and 35 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. DDS BDS DMD MD PhD). An additional advanced degree in a healthcare or researchrelated field (e.g. MPH MSc) is desirable. Candidates should possess strong analytical critical thinking and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and work independently.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Familiarity with systematic review methodologies and guideline development standards (e.g. GRADE) and software tools (e.g. DistillerSR MAGICapp GRADEpro Epistemonikos RevMan Web STATA R Studio Endnote Covidence).
Experience working with professional healthcare organizations or guideline development committees.
Background in oral health research.
Experience conducting educational and training programs.
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen permanent resident or eligible for work authorization.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Temp
