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Research Position

Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Oct 01, 2026
Closing in 12 days
Location
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United States
Employment
None
Part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 19, 2026
Offered salary$16.00 per hour

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Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Senior Research Analyst, Psychology
Classification Title Senior Research Analyst
Department Psychology
Posting Number R260137
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64262
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Part-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary This is a grant-supported part-time position with anticipated funding through 2030. The individual will be assigned to ‘Growing Up Healthy: Pre/postnatal substance exposure, maternal distress, and adolescent risk behaviors: Role of parent-child interpersonal processes at macro and micro time scales’ under the supervision of Craig Colder, PhD., Rina Eiden, PhD., and Kelly O’Hern, and will be an employee of The Research Foundation for SUNY.

This is a continuation of a multi-method, longitudinal study of tobacco and cannabis exposed children and their mothers recruited in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. The current phase of the study will examine adolescent’s social and emotional growth, health experiences and health habits, the parent child relationship, the development of social skills and peer networks, and the ways that children’s environment influence these aspects of development. Assessments will take place with families in early, middle and late adolescence.

  • Participant Contact. Participant Contact involves tracking participants and scheduling appointments.
  • Data Collection. Data collection involves conducting assessments with participating families.
  • Assessments. Assessments involve interviewing adolescents and their parents on sensitive topics, including substance use, collecting heart rate data and hair samples, and video-recording family interactions.
  • Other administrative tasks including checking data and assisting with administrative tasks such as project mailings, photocopying, maintaining the project database, and coding observational assessments.

Incumbent receives general direction for most activities. Incumbent receives more direct supervision when experimental or unusual processes are involved, and is expected to consult with their supervisor or Project Director as needed.

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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 or two years formal training in Psychology or related field and minimum of six months experience conducting research in social sciences required.
  • Experience working with families is also required.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and strong written and verbal communication skills are integral to the position.
  • Reliable transportation and availability to work evenings and weekends required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field.
  • Previous experience following research protocols and establishing rapport with varying populations.
  • Substantive interest in child development and family health is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Lotus Notes databases, Microsoft Word, and EndNote.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $16.00 per hour
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 10 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends
Campus Research Institute on Addictions
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Meghan Johnson
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Research Technician
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-887-2388
Posting Dates
Posted 09/10/2026
Deadline for applicants 10/01/2026
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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