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Research Assistant, Pediatrics

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Assistant, Pediatrics
Classification Title Research Support Specialist
Department Pediatrics
Posting Number R240256
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The University at Buffalo Department of Pediatrics Division of Behavioral Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to implement study protocols for studies involving food insecurity and obesity among women and children.

The position is available immediately and job duties will include:

  • Mainly conducting research with an emphasis on adult and pediatric eating behaviors.
  • Manage and analyze quantitative research data using the SAS program.
  • Implement research study protocols, use innovative skills in recruiting, screening, scheduling, and assessing research participants.
  • Work on research material development and preparation, conducting research participant interviews, administering measures, following research protocols, data collection, coding, and entry.
  • Management and training of students.
  • Attend research meetings, and conduct scientific literature searches.
  • Complete daily research-related tasks in order to run the lab efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a motivated team-based worker with ability for independent direction when needed. Accommodating disposition and comfort with fast-paced, ever-changing environment and a large range of contacts. Must be available for occasional evenings and Saturday commitments.

This is a temporary position with a 12-month duration.

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 the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

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.

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
  • Associate’s degree in health, statistics, or social science-related field.
  • Proficiency with SAS and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health, statistics, or social science-related field.
  • Previous experience with pediatric populations.
  • One to two years of experience in patient contact, data collection, and data analysis.
Physical Demands
  • The individual must physically be in the laboratory setting.
Salary Range $37,000 - $41,000
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
37.5 hours per week
Campus South Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Jessica Lisk
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Research Administrator
Contact's Email jlisk@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-6698
Posting Dates

Posted 11/07/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 02/03/2025
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
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