Job ID:
255044
Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
University at Buffalo
Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
Position Information
Position Title: Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
Department: Psychology
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54298
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo, Department of Psychology is seeking a Project Staff Assistant. 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 (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 and database management, and recruitment efforts
- Assisting with participant payments, reimbursements, annual reports, and grant management
- Assisting with Institutional Review Board protocols and submissions
- Assisting with the consent process of participants
- Conducting structured interviews with children and families
- Conducting 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
- Assisting with the administration of interview, observational, and psychophysiological assessments to children and maintain equipment
- Assisting with preregistration process for the project related manuscripts
- Publication/newsletter writing and presentation preparations
Learn more:
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
- BA/BS in Psychology
- Minimum of 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
- Structured interview assessments with young children
- Observational assessments with young children
- School-based research
- Working with young children (3-5-year-olds) in a research setting
- Independent Research in Psychology (Developmental or Clinical Child Focus)
- Honors thesis in Psychology (Developmental or Clinical Child Focus)
- Knowledge of qualtrics, Mplus, and basic website design/management
Salary Range
$36,000 - $39,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Jamie Ostrov
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Professor
Contact's Email: jostrov@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-3680
Posting Dates
Posted: 11/22/2024
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 06/01/2025
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