Senior Research Analyst, Psychology
Position Information
Position Title: Senior Research Analyst, Psychology
Department: Psychology
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59263
Job Type: Varies
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
This is a grant-supported Senior Research Analyst (full-time or 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 Meghan Leising, Ed.M., 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 adolescents 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 childrens environment influence these aspects of development. Assessments will take place with families in early, middle and late adolescence.
- Participant Contact: Participant Contact involves tracking participants and scheduling appointments.
- Data Collection: Data collection involves conducting assessments with participating families.
- Assessments: Assessments involve interviewing adolescents and their parents on sensitive topics, including substance use, collecting heart rate data and hair samples, and video-recording family interactions.
- Other administrative tasks including checking data and assisting with administrative tasks such as project mailings, photocopying, maintaining the project database, and coding observational 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 / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree or two years formal training in Psychology or related field and minimum of six months experience conducting research in social sciences required.
- Experience working with families is also required.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and strong written and verbal communication skills are integral to the position.
- Reliable transportation and availability to work evenings and weekends required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field.
- Previous experience following research protocols and establishing rapport with varying populations.
- Substantive interest in child development and family health is highly desirable.
- Experience with Lotus Notes databases, Microsoft Word, and EndNote.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$16,000 - $35,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Meghan Leising
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Contact's Email: mlcasey@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-887-3317
Posting Dates
Posted: 09/30/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open until filled
Date to be filled: 10/20/2025
