Job ID: 255917

Senior Research Assistant, Pediatrics, Part-Time

University at Buffalo

  • Apr. 16, 2025
 
  • Senior Research Assistant, Pediatrics, Part-Time
  • Pediatrics
  • University at Buffalo
    Buffalo, NY
 
  • 04/11/2026
  • Available immediately
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  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Research Methods/Data Analysis
    Psychology - General
 
 


Senior Research Assistant, Pediatrics, Part-Time



Position Information

Position Title: Senior Research Assistant, Pediatrics, Part-Time
Department: Pediatrics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56654
Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo Department of Pediatrics, Division of Behavioral Medicine seeks a Part-Time Research Assistant for help with pilot projects related to motivation for food and screen activities in children and adults. This position is available immediately.

Job duties will include:
    • Recruiting and running data collection appointments on eating behaviors and activity in 6-14 year old children and adults.
    • Manage and analyze quantitative research data.
    • Implement research study protocols, use innovative skills in recruiting, screening, scheduling, and assessing research participants.
    • Work on research material development and preparation, conducting research participant interviews, administering measures, following research protocols, data collection, coding, and entry and REDCap.
    • Prepare and maintain IRB and other protocol related documents under direction of Dr. Katelyn Carr, Assistant Proffessor.
    • Complete daily research-related tasks in order to run the lab efficiently and management and training of students.
The ideal candidate is a motivated team-based worker with the ability for independent direction when needed. Accommodating disposition and comfort with fast-paced, ever-changing environment and a large range of contacts. Research with children is generally scheduled for afternoons and evenings during the school year.

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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
  • Bachelors degree in health, statistics, psychology or social science-related field.
  • Fundamental knowledge of scientific, medical or other disciplinary terminology and associated mathematical competence.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with pediatric populations.
  • Current Masters student.


Physical Demands


Salary Range
$15 - $20 hourly

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jessica Lisk
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Research Administrator
Contact's Email: jlisk@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-6698

Posting Dates

Posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 05/12/2025











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