Nutrition Systematic Review Analyst (Junior-Level)

We're seeking a Nutrition Systematic Review Analyst (Junior- Level) with experience in research synthesis methodologies related to diet, nutrition, food and health for The Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center. The Nutrition Systematic Review Analyst, under general supervision, designs, performs, and analyzes evidence synthesis projects.

The Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center at Texas A&M University is a newly created center with the mission to be an authoritative source of objective information and analysis on the Agri-Food system’s effects on health, the environment, and the economy. The Evidence Center will conduct and publish state-of-the-art research synthesis studies of different types (e.g., systematic reviews, meta-analyses) important for understanding the impact of agriculture, food, nutrition, and natural resource policies on human, environmental, and economic health and sustainability. The Evidence Center will also drive the next generation of research synthesis methodologies that are rigorous and transparent and be a leading convener in gaining global consensus on standards of evidence, as well as promoting and strengthening public trust in science-informed policies and solutions.

What We Want:

Panum seeks a Nutrition Systematic Review Analyst with experience in research synthesis methodologies related to diet, nutrition, food and health for The Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center. Under the direction of the Nutrition & Health Program Lead, this Nutrition Systematic Review Analyst will conduct and publish evidence reviews. This role will also be required to follow and meet project quality standards and contribute to methodology advancement. The Nutrition Systematic Review Analyst will work with data management software and may have other technical responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with proposal development for new scientific evidence review projects on diet, nutrition, food and health topics.

• Conduct nutrition and health scientific evidence review projects including adhering to quality standards, meeting deadlines, and writing reports and publications.

• Ensure projects are conducted following state-of-the-art methods and best practices, including prospective publication of protocols and engaging in data transparency initiatives.

• Contribute to collaborative cross-functional teams addressing evidence across the agri-food-health system, providing advice to assure key nutrition and health implications and outcomes are identified and included in assessments.

• Support topic expert panels and co-investigators on projects, including generation of protocols, determining scope, question refinement and criteria, as well as contributing to publications and presentations.

• Other duties as required

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in nutrition or related field and two years of experience in health, nutrition or related area.

• 2-3 years relevant professional experience in nutrition or related field

• Experience conducting systematic evidence reviews

• Must be able to execute systematic reviews with minimal training

Preferred Experience:

• Doctoral degree in nutrition or epidemiology or other related field

• 4-5 years relevant professional experience in nutrition or related field

• Development of written materials for technical audience as well as for public audiences

• Experience with reference management software (e.g. Endnote, etc)

• Experience with systematic review data management software (e.g., Covidence, DistillerSR, etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to critically analyze research on nutrition and health topics, including understanding the strengths and weaknesses of various study designs

• Experience with data analysis and inter

• Green Card is acceptable, US Citizenship Preferred w/ability to obtain public trust.

Panum Telecom LLC (dba Panum Group) Established in 1997, Panum Group provides unique expertise and innovative solutions that address federal customers’ greatest business and mission challenges. A culture of excellence through innovation and problem-solving has resulted in 100 percent growth in employees and revenue over the last three years. Panum provides program & project management, acquisition & contract management, business & strategy consulting and next generation information and communications technology services for more than 20 federal agencies. For more information, please visit www.panum.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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