Evidence Synthesis Information Scientist

Job Description The Evidence Synthesis Information Scientist, reporting to the Assistant Director, Evidence Synthesis Services supports evidence synthesis research at Virginia Tech for Blacksburg, Roanoke, the National Capital Region, and other university locations and affiliates, as part of the collaborative Evidence Synthesis Services team. Serves as an ambassador for high-quality evidence synthesis at Virginia Tech and as an expert in search techniques and synthesis methods such as systematic reviews. Provides guidelines-based consultation, outreach, live and asynchronous training, and additional support for systematic reviews and other topics related to evidence synthesis. Explores emerging tools, resources, and methods for evidence synthesis. Supervises student assistants. Uses and promotes effective project management practices. Contributes to supporting the Virginia Tech community in adoption of open and collaborative research practices. Contributes to the fields of evidence synthesis and librarianship through scholarly and professional activities. Participates in serving on institutional or professional committees, and demonstrates a commitment to team efforts, service excellence, and Virginia Tech's Principles of Community. Required Qualifications

• Masters degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program; OR an advanced degree in a position-related field, such as: data science, epidemiology, health sciences, life sciences, social sciences, public health, statistics, agricultural science, environmental science, engineering, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading systematic review search strategy development, implementation, and documentation
• Demonstrated experience conducting systematic review searches in databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed, CAB Abstracts, Scopus; other databases via platforms such as EBSCOhost, ProQuest, Web of Science
• Demonstrated experience using and supporting others in evidence synthesis search methodologies, guidelines, and standards such as those recommended by Cochrane, Campbell, the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence;

PRISMA, ROSES

; etc.

• Demonstrated experience providing reference or research assistance and instruction/training in an academic, research, or clinical environment
• Demonstrated experience in outreach, relationship building, and collaboration with a variety of groups such as faculty, students, or vendors
• Demonstrated experience designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining complex projects
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues to problem-solve and share knowledge, with a commitment to team efforts and service excellence
• Demonstrated ability to effectively understand and communicate complex ideas to novice and scientific/technical audiences
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including experience with proofreading publication manuscripts and following a variety of style guides Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience peer reviewing systematic review search strategies
• Demonstrated experience using and/or training others in evidence synthesis project management tools, such as: Covidence, DistillerSR, Rayyan, or others
• Demonstrated experience providing support or instruction for developing and refining research scope; critical appraisal of primary research; systematic data extraction or coding; approaches to synthesizing qualitative evidence; and/or archiving supplemental material
• Demonstrated experience with conducting primary research
• Demonstrated experience conducting advanced statistical analyses
• Demonstrated experience in using and/or training others in text or data mining, machine learning, language models, or other AI tools for evidence synthesis
• Demonstrated experience in or support of one of the following, or related fields: engineering, computer science, or environmental science

Overtime Status Exempt:

Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Continued-Appointment Track, Assistant Professor, Regular full-time Salary Information $60,00-65,000 dependent on qualifications and experience Hours per week 40 Review Date 5/28/26 Additional Information The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate's experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, and the names of three(3) references and their contact information. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.