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Research Assistant
University at Buffalo


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Date Posted Mar. 26, 2025
Title Research Assistant
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Pediatrics
Application Deadline 11/07/2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Pediatrics - All Categories
    Clinical Research
 
 


Research Assistant, Pediatrics



Position Information

Position Title: Research Assistant, Pediatrics
Department: Pediatrics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54002
Job Type: Full-Time

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 Americas 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 applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associates degree in health, statistics, or social science-related field.
  • Proficiency with SAS and Excel.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters 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

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

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

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