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Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Job Description

Fiscal Year

2025-2026

Position Title

Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Classification Title

Senior Research Analyst

Department

Psychology

Posting Number

R250152

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59263

Employer

Research Foundation

Position Type

RF Clerical/Technical

Job Type

Varies

Salary Grade

N.11

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 adolescent’s 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 children’s 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 applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s 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

  • Bachelor’s 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.

Salary Range

$16,000 - $35,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

Part Time:18.75 hours per week OR
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Campus

Research Institute on Addictions

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact's Name

Meghan Leising

Contact's Email

mlcasey@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone

716-887-3317

Posted

09/30/2025

Deadline for applicants

Open until filled

Date to be filled

10/20/2025

Number of references required

3

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