Health Sciences Research Informationist (Hybrid)

RAND Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RAND Corporation seeks an experienced Research Informationist to deliver advanced health sciences research services for RAND staff across diverse projects. The role emphasizes systematic reviews, literature searches, and evidence synthesis within a collaborative Library Research Services team.

The ideal candidate has a strong health sciences background, experience with biomedical databases, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years delivering reference and research consulting in health sciences.
• Experience with PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL and multidisciplinary databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced consulting and research services to RAND staff.
• Conduct systematic reviews and literature searches; prepare literature reviews and annotated bibliographies.
• Assist researchers with proposal development and planning; scope topics and refine questions.
• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve workflows.

Skills

Structured search

Biomedical databases

AI-assisted tools

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS/MA in Library/Information Science

Tools

EndNote

Job description

RAND Corporation seeks an experienced Research Informationist to deliver advanced health sciences research services for RAND staff across diverse projects. The role emphasizes systematic reviews, literature searches, and evidence synthesis within a collaborative Library Research Services team.

The ideal candidate has a strong health sciences background, experience with biomedical databases, and a proactive mindset.