Senior Research Support Specialist

Fiscal Year Position Title Senior Research Support Specialist, Psychology Classification Title Senior Research Support Specialist Department Psychology Posting Number R240077 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Part-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N/E.79 Posting Detail Information 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. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) 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. 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). Physical Demands Salary Range $16,000 - $22,500 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 20 hours per week Hours will be between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with some weekends required. Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name CeCe Duerr Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Project Coordinator Contact's Email Contact's Phone Posting Dates Posted 04/11/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 04/29/2024 References Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant