Student Casual - Research Associate in Evidence Synthesis: Internship - College of Medicine and Health - Grade 6 - 906550
Student Casual - Research Associate in Evidence Synthesis: Internship - College of Medicine and Health - Grade 6 - 906550
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School or Department: College of Medicine and Health School of Health Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Grade/Band: Grade 6
Hourly rate: 16.69 per hour plus holiday entitlement
Casual contract from: 25/06/2025 6 weeks
Positions available: 1
Advert closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025 23.59 p.m.
If we receive a high volume of applications then we may close this advert early. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
Our offer to you
People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond support them to succeed and celebrate their success.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we areand how we work.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus including main bus routes and a train station on campus we have a stateoftheart sports centre with pool shopsplaces to eat and drinkour own art gallery museum and botanical gardens.
Find out more about thebenefits of working for the Universityof Birmingham
Background to the programme
Sixweek National NIHRfunded internship sitting within the Biostatistics Evidence Synthesis Test Evaluation and prediction Models Team (BESTEAM) in the Department of Applied Health Sciences. The internship will be inperson and the successful applicant will be based on campus at the University of Birmingham.
We are looking for a selfmotivated individual eager to explore how systematic reviews contribute to health research. There will be a chance for the successful individual to work on at least one systematic review project potentially across different stages of the review process. There will also be the opportunity for the intern to learn about the evaluation of diagnostic tests. Knowledge of systematic reviews is not a requirement for the role and more information on this type of research can be found here: VIDEO: What are systematic reviews Cochrane; 8 Assessing all the relevant reliable evidence EN Testing Treatments interactive.
In addition to gaining handson experience with review methodology the intern will be exposed to broader aspects of health research. This may include attending team meetings and academic seminars contributing to manuscript preparation learning about patient and public involvement (PPI) in research and observing teachingrelated activities.
Supervision and support will be provided throughout the placement with regular progress meetings and clear learning goals to ensure a productive and enriching experience.
The internship is expected to run between late June and early August 2025. However there is the potential for some flexibility in the scheduling and we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements with the successful applicant (for example splitting the placement into separate four and twoweek blocks if necessary).
Key learning objectives
- Gain practical experience within an applied health research environment.
- Develop an understanding of the methods and principles behind systematic reviews/diagnostic test evaluation.
- Explore a range of researchrelated activities beyond project work.
- Learn about academic and health research career pathways.
Person Specification
- Current undergraduate student.
- Enthusiastic and curious with an interest in exploring a potential career in health research and academiaparticularly in the areas of systematic reviews evidence synthesis and related research methodologies.
- Enrolled in a relevant degree programme:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Allied Health Professions
- Healthcare Science
- Pharmacy
- Social Care
- Health Research Methods
- Public Health
- Data Science
- Mathematics or Statistics
- Biomedical Sciences or Biochemistry
- Psychology
If you are unsure whether your course is eligible please contact us for clarification.
Please note: unfortunately we are unable to accept medical students for this role.
- The successful applicant must be available to attend the University of Birmingham campus for the full 6week internship (fulltime). While the preferred dates for the internship are between 25th June 6th August 2025 there is some flexibility and applicants should note any availability constraints in their application.
How to apply
- Please ensure that you attach an uptodate CV
- Within the section Please provide your reasons for applying for this role skills experience and other interests and activities as appropriate to the post for which you are applying please address the following points:
- Why you are interested in this internship
- What skills experience or perspectives you would bring to the role (including details of your academic performance and grades to date)
- What you hope to gain from the internship
- Your availability for the internship; please note that the preferred dates are between 25th June 6th August 2025
Interviews will be held in person at the University of Birmingham in May 2025. However remote interviews via Zoom may be arranged depending on individual circumstances.
For any informal queries please contact Katie Scandrett ()
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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.
The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT PGR or PhD student) you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this please be aware if you are an International student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate Authorised Absence.
You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.
To work you will need to carry out a right to work check.These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
