Position Title: Senior Research Support Specialist, Psychology

Posting Number: R240078

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $32,000 - $45,000

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The Senior Research Support Specialist ( RSS ) will join a multidisciplinary team working on two federally-funded projects studying vaping and smoking. Responsibilities may include:

• Screening potential participants for eligibility;

• Preparing for and running multi-visit participant lab studies, including: collecting bio specimens, collecting survey data, running cognitive and other computer assessments;

• Entering and maintaining records in REDCap;

• Coding behavioral observations;

• Attending lab meetings;

• General clerical office duties related to funded studies.

A high level of discretion, judgment, collaboration, and initiative are required to accomplish position goals. There is a potential for advancement with this position.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/research-foundation/regular-employees.html) .

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo (http://buffalo.edu/) .

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (OR obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in May 2024) in psychology or another health-related profession;

• Research experience with human participants;

• Combination of conscientious adherence to study protocols and excellent interpersonal skills;

• Basic proficiency with keyboarding, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology or health-related profession;

• Previous experience in smoking/vaping research or related research involving participant screen and assessments;

• Experience with computer-assisted data capture (REDCap or other).

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 49571