Senior Research Support Specialist, CRESE

Senior Research Support Specialist, CRESE

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Research Support Specialist,
CRESE

Department: Department of Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9909446"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65366

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Center for
Research and Education in Special Environments
(CRESE) is seeking a Senior Research Support
Specialist. The mission of CRESE is to advance the science
of human physiology, performance, safety, and health in extreme
environments through rigorous, ethically conducted research; to
train the next generation of scientists in an environment of
excellence and integrity; and to translate our findings into
practical benefits for military personnel, emergency responders,
athletes, workers, and the public. Located on the University at
Buffalo's South Campus, CRESE is home to five principal
investigators who are leaders in human integrative physiology –
studying the effects of exercise and environment on various systems
within the human body. CRESE utilizes a wide variety of unique
research equipment and environmental chambers, allowing the
simulation of a wide spectrum of air temperatures, humidity,
altitude, depth, and water immersion. The ideal candidate will be
familiar with common exercise physiology techniques and diagnostic
exercise equipment such as maximal oxygen consumption testing,
resting and exercising measures of metabolic rate, heart rate, and
blood pressure, and understand basic cardiovascular and thermal
physiology. The candidate should possess knowledge of or have the
ability to learn common computer-based programs in the field of
human physiology. The candidate will be responsible for running
grant-funded research studies and developing methods through pilot
testing. Strong interpersonal skills, independence, and an aptitude
for problem solving while working within a dedicated professional
team is required.

Job Duties Include: Perform a wide variety of
complex experiments and report results to principal investigators.
Lead participant recruitment, screenings, data collection, data
entry and analyses. Provide support for faculty investigators,
research team members, and graduate students to ensure adherence to
study protocols and support daily study operations. Maintain
accurate and detailed participant records through timely
documentation and data entry, in compliance with university
policies and applicable standards. Engage with research
participants in a professional manner to ensure participant
recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention. May train
students and junior-level staff.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There
are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement
plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy
mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to
support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to
learn about our
benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo 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.

About Buffalo

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located
in the western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the
majestic Niagara Falls. Western New York is an ideal place to live
and work. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is a big city with
a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center,
outstanding public schools, and modest cost of living.
Buffalo-Niagara, a region of 1.2 million people, is home to
world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide
system of parks and green space designed by renowned landscape
architect Frederick Law Olmsted, a vibrant theater and music
community, and major and minor league sports teams. These are just
a few of the wide array of cultural and recreational elements that
make Buffalo a great place to work, study and live. For more
information, please see: http://www.buffalo.edu/about_ub/the-buffalo-niagara-region.html

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and
welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a
disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, human

physiology, biology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience with human subjects
• Certified phlebotomist
• Graduate degree

Physical Demands

Salary Range

$40,000 - $55,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Benjamin Stich

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Department Resource Manager

Contact's Email: bstich@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-829-2048

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/20/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 11/16/2026

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