Senior Research Analyst, Psychology – Family Study

University at Buffalo; Virginia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate training in Psychology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Word

EndNote

Job description

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.