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Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
Project Staff Assistant, Psychology-March 2024
Buffalo
Mar 30, 2026
About Project Staff Assistant, Psychology

  Position Title: Project Staff Assistant, Psychology

  Posting Number: R240004

  Employer: Research Foundation

  Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000

  FTE: 1.00

  Position Summary:

  The University at Buffalo, Department of Psychology (https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/psychology.html) is seeking a Research Technician. The incumbent will report to the principal investigator (Dr. Jamie Ostrov (https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/psychology/faculty/faculty-directory/ostrov.html) ) and will assist the Project team with the coordination of the daily functions of the research project, while also supporting the in person (interview, observation, psychophysiology) data collection in local child care centers and the lab. This position will also involve data coding, entry, and management as well as supporting the Qualtrics electronic data collection platform and all psychophysiology data within the laboratory. This role may also assist with teacher coaching efforts. Incumbent must be able to work independently with moderate supervision, and willing to commit to at least 1 year in the position.

  Specific duties will include:

  Coordination of day-to-day functions such as supervision of undergraduate research assistants, lab scheduling, website management, and recruitment efforts

  Assist with participant payments, reimbursements, annual reports, and grant management

  Assist with Institutional Review Board protocols and submissions

  Assist with the consent process of participants

  Conduct structured interviews with children and families

  Conduct behavioral observations in the classroom and on the playground

  Preparation and management of Qualtrics and electronic collection of teacher and parent reports

  Coding, entering, and analyzing interview and physiological data

  Assist with the administration of interview, observational, and psychophysiological assessments to children and maintain equipment

  Assist with preregistration process for the project related manuscripts

  Publication/newsletter writing and presentation preparations

  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 (https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits.research-foundation.html) .

  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 (http://buffalo.edu/) .

  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:

  BA/BS in Psychology

  Up to 2 years research experience in social development field

  Experience working with young children (preschool/kindergarten) and families

  Experience with data management

  Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office

  Extensive knowledge of SPSS

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience with psychophysiology assessments with young children

  Experience with structured interview assessments with young children

  Experience with observational assessments with young children

  Experience with school-based research

  Experience working with young children (3-5-year-olds) in a research setting

  Honors thesis in Psychology (Developmental or Clinical Child Focus)

  Independent Research Experience in Psychology (Developmental or Clinical Child Focus)

  Knowledge of qualtrics, Mplus, and basic website design/management

  Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

  Quicklink for Posting: 47272

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