Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

University at Buffalo; Virginia; Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Research Foundation for SUNY at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Research Analyst, Psychology for a grant-supported part-time role through 2030. The work focuses on Growing Up Healthy: pre/postnatal exposure, maternal distress, and adolescent risk behaviors under senior supervision.

Responsibilities include participant contact, data collection, interviews with adolescents and parents on sensitive topics, and related administrative tasks.

Formación

• This position requires an Associate degree or two years of formal training in Psychology or related field.
• Experience working with families is required and strong organization is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy are integral.

Responsabilidades

• Participant contact involves tracking participants and scheduling appointments.
• Data collection involves conducting assessments with participating families.
• Assessments include interviewing adolescents and parents on sensitive topics; collect heart rate data, hair samples, and video recordings.
• Support with project mailings, photocopying, database maintenance, and coding observations.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Educación

Associate training in Psychology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Word

EndNote

Descripción del empleo

Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Department: Psychology

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9903066"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64262

Job Type: Part-Time

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 trackingparticipants and scheduling appointments.
• Data Collection. Data collection involves conductingassessments with participating families.
• Assessments. Assessments involve interviewing adolescents andtheir parents on sensitive topics, including substance use,collecting heart rate data and hair samples, and video-recordingfamily interactions.
• Other administrative tasks including checking data andassisting with administrative tasks such as project mailings,photocopying, maintaining the project database, and codingobservational 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 / Affinity seniority? the ResearchFoundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due toan applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin and veteran or disabilitystatus

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years formal training in Psychologyor related field and minimum of six months experience conductingresearch in social sciences required.
• Experience working with families is also required.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, computerliteracy, and strong written and verbal communication skills areintegral to the position.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work evenings andweekends required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field.
• Previous experience following research protocols andestablishing rapport with varying populations.
• Substantive interest in child development and family health ishighly desirable.
• Experience with Lotus Notes databases, Microsoft Word, andEndNote.

Salary Range

$16.00 per hour

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Meghan Johnson

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Research Technician

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/10/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled:

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