University at Buffalo
Research Position

Project Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$33,280 - $40,000

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Project Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Project Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Classification Title Project Support Specialist
Department Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Posting Number R260081
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62727
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary Prof. Wei Sun in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences seeks a Project Support Specialist in the Auditory Disorder Laboratory. The Project Support Specialist will conduct basic science and translational research on auditory disorders, including noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis. This position will also assist graduate students in the computer science department to design mobile health devices on auditory and balance disorders.

Duties may include:
  • Conduct auditory experiments on peripheral and central auditory systems.
  • Anatomy of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
  • Handle basic laboratory experiments on genetic research and data analysis.
  • Assisting and supporting PI on translational research on auditory and balance disorders.


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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in otolaryngology, audiology, or related majors
  • Knowledge and training on inner ear anatomy and hearing disorders
  • Experience in ear anatomy, molecular biology, and hearing evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in otolaryngology, audiology, or related majors
  • Skills in imaging analysis using the Fiji or ImageJ system on confocal images
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $33,280 - $40,000
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
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Wei Sun
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-5317
Posting Dates
Posted 06/05/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 2
Reference Cutoff Date
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