Research Scientist, Surgery

AgUpdate; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, located in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Research Scientist in Surgery to advance clinical and hospital-based research in transplant surgery. Working under the Transplant Division Chief, you will contribute to study design, data analysis and scholarly dissemination with hospital and community partners.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, analyzing data, preparing IRB documents, and mentoring residents.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate degree in the field (MD or DO).
• Experience in outcomes research, patient-reported outcomes, or data analyses is required.
• Requires strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills; capable of independent and team work.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals and grant applications.
• Conduct studies and data analyses.
• Disseminate results via publications and presentations.
• Provide statistical and programming support for projects.
• Assist residents in developing and executing research concepts.
• Prepare IRB applications and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Outcomes research

Data analysis

Writing & communications

Team collaboration

IRB knowledge

Education

Graduate degree (MD/DO)

Tools

Electronic health records

Medical claims data

Job description

Research Scientist, Surgery

Position Information

Position Title: Research Scientist, Surgery

Department: Surgery

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63428

Job Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), seeks qualified Research Scientist in the field of transplant surgery.

Under the supervision of the Transplant Division Chief and the Department Chair, the incumbent will contribute significantly to the advancement of clinical and hospital based research in the Department of Surgery, including collaborative projects with other University at Buffalo and community partners.

Responsibilities

• development of research proposals and grant applications
• study conduct, data analysis
• dissemination of research results through publications and presentations
• provide primary or supplementary statistical and programming support as needed for team projects
• assist residents in the Department of Surgery as needed in developing and executing their research concepts.
• prepare and submit IRB applications and other research related administrative tasks.

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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

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.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a graduate degree in the field of study or discipline, such as an MD or DO. Candidate must possess basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study. The position requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts, and principles of the field of study or discipline, as well as practical experience gained through an internship or at least one year of employment in a professional position. Experience in conducting outcomes research studies, patient-reported outcomes research, retrospective and prospective data analyses, transplant research, or health services research is required. Candidate must demonstrate efficient planning and execution of research strategies; excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to perform effectively both independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with large datasets including electronic health records, medical claims and insurance data
• Clinical knowledge and familiarity with concepts in medicine and surgery is highly desired
• Previous mentoring experience at the graduate level is desired
• Previous experience in preparing research proposals and grant applications
• 2 or more publications as the primary author
• At least 2 years of research related experience including study design, data analysis and preparation of scientifically sound manuscripts; a doctorate or other advanced degree can be substituted for research related experience

Salary Range

$60,000

Background Check

No

Contact Information

• Contact's Name: Nargis Hossain
• Contact's Pronouns:
• Contact's Title: Academic Officer
• Contact's Email: [e-mail]
• Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/15/2026