Training in Systematic Review in Srilanka

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Unique opportunity to be trained in and work on systematic reviews
We are looking for researchers and quantitative experts

 

CPRsouth (through LIRNEasia) is offering a unique opportunity to be trained and to work on systematic reviews.

The systematic review method is gaining wide traction in the fields of social science and international development. The method is championed by international agencies such the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank. Considerable funding has been made available to trained reviewers by DFID, AusAid and 3ie over the past three years.

A systematic review (SR) synthesizes and summarizes the best available primary research on a specific research question. The SR method originated in the field of medicine where a need arose to systematically bring together the available evidence.

 

• What is the empirical evidence on the development impact of mobile money on the poor?
• How have young or adult learners in Developing Asia benefitted from ICTs?
• How has access to knowledge and information, mediated through ICTs, affected micro, small and medium enterprises?
• Has the use of ICTs or quality differentiation led to improved market efficiencies in Agriculture?
• Efficacy of Telecom Reform in Low and Middle Income Countries

Who can apply: 
Applications are welcome from those with interest in the above topics for the roles of researchers and quantitative experts. See below for details. 

No previous experience with systematic reviews is required. However, some domain knowledge in one or more of the topics below will be helpful. The work will be conducted from the researchers’ current locations.


Your Role as a researcher
After the training, you will work as a member in a team of five (a subject specialist, a quantitative expert and three researchers). As a researcher, your main role will be searching and screening studies to be included for the review as per the pre-determined inclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria will be determined by the team. The selection of studies will be done with the aid of software. In addition, you will also be involved in the analysis to some extent.

What we require

• University students (Masters or PhD), junior to mid-level officers of government, regulatory agencies and private organisations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Access to a broadband connection and electronic databases
• Interest or background knowledge of any one of the above topics
• A time commitment from Feb-Apr 2014 for approximately 40 days over three months   

What we Offer 

• An opportunity to get trained in conducting systematic reviews
• An opportunity to work with high-caliber colleagues on a review
• A total of USD 2100 for your time and effort, payable upon satisfactory completion of work

Your Role as a quantitative expert
After the training, you will work as a member in a team of five (a subject specialist, a quantitative expert and three researchers). As a quant expert, your role will be synthesising and analysing the studies selected by your team members. The studies will be selected as per the pre-determined inclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria will be determined by the team.

What we require

• Experience  and knowledge of econometrics (at least at Masters level)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Access to a broadband connection and electronic databases
• Interest or background knowledge of any one of the above topics
• A time commitment from Apr-Jul 2014 for approximately 40 days over three months   

What we Offer 

• An opportunity to get trained in complex quantitative synthesis methods and conducting systematic reviews
• An opportunity to be an expert in the research question you worked on
• An opportunity to work with high-caliber colleagues on a review
• Remuneration for your time and efforts (will be discussed based on experience), payable upon satisfactory completion of work

The training 
All selected participants must attend a training course that will be held at the Blue Waters hotel, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka, 18-20 Oct 2013. LIRNEasia will cover economy class airfare, accommodation and meals for the duration of the course.
The training will include but not limited to the following:

• Principles & rationale for systematic review
• Searching & Identifying literature
• Assessment of study quality and critical appraisal
• Data extraction and management
• Use of logic models
• Principles of synthesis
• Narrative synthesis (quantitative and qualitative)

How to apply
Complete the form given below and submit with a detailed CV (no more than four pages), phone/email contacts of two non-related references, to info@cprsouth.org by midnight (Sri Lanka time) 15^th September 2013. The subject of the email should be: Systematic_Review_2013.

If you are a Masters student, PhD candidate or employed full time please note that a letter of permission from your supervisor is required prior to signing the contract.


Application to become Systematic Reviewer (researcher and/or quantitative expert)
 

Name
Country of residence
Country of citizenship
Current Affiliation (1)	Name of organization
	Position
	Contact details (email address, Phone number, mailing address)
	Name of supervisor
	Contact details of supervisor
Current Affiliation (2)	Name of organization
	Position
	Contact details (email address, Phone number, mailing address)
	Name of supervisor
	Contact details of supervisor
Position applying for (Please indicate which position/s you are applying for. You can apply for both)	Researcher/Quantitative Expert
Access to databases  (Please indicate if you have unrestricted access to the following databases)	Econlit		Yes/No
	Web of Knowledge		Yes/No
	Academic Search Complete		Yes/No
	Business Source Premier		Yes/No
	CAB Abstracts		Yes/No
	LISTA		Yes/No
	ERIC		Yes/No
	AGRICOLA		Yes/No
	Other (Please specify)		Yes/No
Systematic review/s you are interested in working on (Please indicate which systematic review you are interested in working on)	What is the empirical evidence on the development impact of mobile money on the poor?		Yes/No
	How have young or adult learners in Developing Asia benefitted from ICTs?		Yes/No
	How has access to knowledge and information, mediated through ICTs, affected micro, small and medium enterprises		Yes/No
	Has the use of ICTs or quality differentiation led to improved market efficiencies in Agriculture?		Yes/No
	Efficacy of Telecom Reform in Low and Middle Income Countries		Yes/No

Please submit above form with a detailed CV of no more than 4 pages.

 

 

Thank you and warm regards

 

CPRsouth