Librarian, EBM & Systematic Reviews

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Health Sciences Library seeks a Librarian specializing in evidence-based medicine and systematic reviews. You will design and deliver instruction, conduct comprehensive biomedical literature searches, and guide research teams in evidence synthesis.

You will collaborate with faculty and clinicians, develop learning resources, and help advance library services through innovative tools and platforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and organizes the library’s systematic review, scoping review, and expert literature search services.
• Serves as the primary contact for faculty, researchers, students, and clinicians providing expert assistance in the conduct of systematic reviews, including use of systematic review software tools.
• Provides guidance on systematic review methodologies, reporting standards, and evidence synthesis tools and platforms.

Skills

Instruction design

Evidence-based searching

Literature searching

Lecturing / teaching

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Tools

Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Systematic review software

Job description

Job: Librarian, EBM & Systematic Reviews

Work Location: Qatar

Organization: Health Sciences Library

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

Classification: Full Time

Posting End Date: 10/31/2026

Position Summary

The position provides specialized support for systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, evidence-based medicine (EBM), and expert biomedical literature searching. It serves as the subject-matter expert in systematic review methodologies and related technologies, while designing and delivering advanced instruction and digital learning resources for students, faculty, researchers, and clinical/academic audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and organizes the library’s systematic review, scoping review, and expert literature search services.
• Serves as the primary contact for faculty, researchers, students, and clinicians providing expert assistance in the conduct of systematic reviews, including use of systematic review software tools.
• Provides guidance on systematic review methodologies, reporting standards, and evidence synthesis tools and platforms.
• Monitors developments in evidence-based medicine, systematic review methodologies, information retrieval technologies, and scholarly communications.
• Identifies, assesses, and recommends innovative tools, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve library services within the assigned portfolio.
• Designs, conducts, and documents comprehensive literature searches across biomedical and health sciences databases.
• Supports research teams in the analysis, organization, and management of literature review projects.
• Designs, develops, and delivers instruction on evidence-based medicine and systematic reviews and other related topics as required in classrooms or virtual settings tailoring instruction to specific audience.
• Develops and updates instructional materials, guides, tutorials, and learning resources related to evidence-based practice and information literacy.
• Curates, creates, and maintains relevant content for website, research guides, and learning management systems.
• Partners with other librarians and educational technology teams to develop online learning modules, tutorials, and curriculum-integrated educational resources.
• Collaborates with assigned faculty members and medical education to define expectations and desired learning outcomes.
• Contributes to the development of specialized collections, research support resources and other ad-hoc projects.
• Serves on the reference desk, answers general reference questions, and provides consultation services for library users.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Education and Experience

• American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science or international equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in an academic library or clinical research environment.
• Prior teaching experience in evidence-based medicine and experience in evidence synthesis, scoping reviews, is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of learner-centered instructional methods for adult learners, development of educational materials within learning management systems, and expert searching of biomedical literature and health sciences databases.
• Extensive knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (ILS), open-access web tools and emerging library technologies.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects within demanding timeframes.
• High attention to detail with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to provide a customer-focused service with advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.

Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.

WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

• to provide the finest education possible for medical students
• to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
• to improve healthcare both now and for future generations
• to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Disabled employer.