Principal Evidence Synthesis & Policy Advisor

Principle; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle is seeking an experienced Research Officer specializing in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis to contribute to health research, policy and evidence-based decision-making within a public-sector setting. The role requires converting complex findings into actionable evidence for policymakers and healthcare professionals.

You will lead literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and research translation, collaborating with researchers, policy stakeholders and academic partners to

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 9 qualification with a strong research component.
• 5+ years' relevant research experience, including systematic reviews.
• Experience in evidence synthesis, research methodology and critical appraisal.
• Ability to develop research questions, evaluate evidence and synthesize findings.
• Strong academic writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with meta-analysis, meta-ethnography, qualitative synthesis or mixed-methods reviews.
• Familiarity with referencing and systematic review management software.
• Experience translating findings into health policy or practice recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic literature reviews, evidence synthesis and critical appraisal of published research.
• Translate policy and healthcare questions into clearly defined research questions.
• Develop literature search strategies in collaboration with information specialists.
• Screen, assess and extract evidence from quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.
• Analyse and synthesise findings, identify evidence gaps and prepare research outputs.
• Produce evidence reviews, briefing papers, reports and presentations for policymakers and healthcare stakeholders.
• Coordinate commissioned evidence reviews, including research specifications, deliverables, quality assurance and timelines.
• Liaise with academic researchers, external reviewers and policy stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training in research methodology, literature searching and critical appraisal.

Skills

Strong research writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deliverables management

Education

Master's degree (NFQ Level 9)

Tools

Systematic review software

Job description

Principle is seeking an experienced Research Officer specializing in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis to contribute to health research, policy and evidence-based decision-making within a public-sector setting. The role requires converting complex findings into actionable evidence for policymakers and healthcare professionals.

You will lead literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and research translation, collaborating with researchers, policy stakeholders and academic partners to