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Senior Research Support Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Senior Research Support Specialist
Classification Title Senior Research Support Specialist
Department The University at Buffalo
Posting Number R230009
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Varies
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N/E.79
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Working under general supervision with our Research teams in the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country, you will develop, implement, monitor, coordinate and manage activities to maintain effective operation of a program that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. Requires a high level of discretion, judgment, collaboration and initiative to accomplish goals. May include supervisory duties.

Assigned tasks may include:
  • Work collaboratively with faculty and professionals to advance the goals of the project
  • Observe, collect, analyze data and write summary reports
  • Coordinate field and laboratory work
  • Develop and maintain databases
  • Orient, train and monitor others assigned to projects
  • Use specialized methods for data collation and interpretation

This is a pooled posting positions are filled on an as needed basis.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) 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.

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
Bachelors degree in a specific specialty, or its equivalent, is required. Requires advanced knowledge of scientific, medical or other disciplinary terminology and associated mathematical competence usually demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in applicable discipline. Incumbents typically have directly related experience in research techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Work Hours

Hours to be determined based on individual assignment.
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information

Contact's Name Human Resources
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email UB-HR@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-7777
Posting Dates

Posted 01/07/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents