Position Title: Project Staff Assistant, Psychology

　　Posting Number: R240005

　　Employer: Research Foundation

　　Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000

　　FTE: 1.00

　　Position Summary:

　　The incumbent will report to the principal investigator (Dr. Jamie Ostrov) and will assist the Project team with the coordination of the daily functions of the research project, while also supporting the in person and virtual interview and salivary/hair/nail cortisol data collection in local child care centers and the lab (or outside homes as needed). This position will also involve data coding, entry, and management as well as supporting the qualtrics electronic data collection platform within the laboratory. Incumbent must be able to work independently with moderate supervision.

　　Specific duties include:

　　Assist with lab scheduling and recruitment efforts

　　Assist in coordination and day-to-day functions of research study

　　Assist with participant payments, reimbursements, and grant management

　　Assist with annual reports to funder and IRB

　　Assist with Institutional Review Board protocols and submissions

　　Assist with the consent process of participants

　　Assist with structured interviews with children and families

　　Assist in supervision of undergraduate research assistants in the laboratory

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

　　Assist with coding, entering, and analyzing interview and physiological data related to research study

　　Assist with the administration of interview and cortisol assessments to children and maintain equipment

　　Ship and track physiological specimen for processing at off-site laboratories

　　Assist with management of database

　　Assist with website management

　　Assist with preregistration process for the project related manuscripts

　　Assist with 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 (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/research-foundation/regular-employees.html) .

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　　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

　　Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office

　　Extensive knowledge of SPSS

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience with cortisol assessments with young children

　　Experience with structured interview 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: 47376