Librarian, EBM & Systematic Reviews

About the role

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's Health Sciences Library is hiring a Librarian, EBM & Systematic Reviews, based in Doha, Qatar. The position provides specialist support for systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, evidence-based medicine (EBM) and expert biomedical literature searching, acting as subject-matter expert in systematic review methodology and related technologies. It also designs and delivers advanced instruction and digital learning resources for students, faculty, researchers and clinical audiences. Work days are Sunday to Thursday.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and organise the library's systematic review, scoping review and expert literature search services.
• Serve as the main contact for faculty, researchers, students and clinicians on systematic reviews, including use of systematic review software tools.
• Guide users on systematic review methodologies, reporting standards and evidence synthesis tools.
• Monitor developments in EBM, systematic review methods, information retrieval technologies and scholarly communications.
• Recommend new tools and best practices to improve library services.
• Design, run and document comprehensive literature searches across biomedical and health sciences databases.
• Support research teams in analysing, organising and managing literature review projects.
• Deliver instruction on EBM and systematic reviews in classrooms or virtually, tailored to each audience.
• Create instructional materials, guides, tutorials and learning resources, and maintain website, research guide and learning management system content.
• Partner with librarians and educational technology teams on online modules and curriculum-integrated resources.
• Contribute to specialised collections, research support resources and ad-hoc projects.
• Serve on the reference desk and answer general reference questions.

Required profile

• ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information Science or international equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in an academic library or clinical research environment.
• Prior teaching experience in evidence-based medicine and experience in evidence synthesis and scoping reviews is desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of learner-centred instruction for adults, educational materials in learning management systems and expert searching of biomedical databases.
• Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems, open-access web tools and emerging library technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Multi-tasking, project management, attention to detail and strong communication skills.