Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Research Analyst, Psychology

Department: Psychology

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9903066"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64262

Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

This is a grant-supported 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 Kelly O'Hern, 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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community.

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.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

$16.00 per hour

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Meghan Johnson

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Research Technician

Contact's Email: mj239@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-887-2388

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/10/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled:

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