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Research Support Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Support Specialist
Classification Title Research Support Specialist
Department The University at Buffalo
Posting Number R250006
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Varies
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Under the direction of a research scientist, in the largest comprehensive research foundation in the country, you will carry out complex analytical tasks that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.

Assigned tasks may include:
  • Operate and make decisions within defined test or analytical protocols
  • Carry out assignments that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty and in the operation of applicable equipment
  • Conduct test procedures
  • Use specialized methods for data collation and interpretation

This is a pooled posting, positions are filled on an as needed basis.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) 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
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a specific specialty, or its equivalent, is required. Requires the use of specialized techniques in the field of endeavor to make observations, collect data, use survey instruments and techniques, and make related calculations using mathematical formulae.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information This is a pooled posting and is not for a specified position. Individuals selected for consideration will be provided a reasonable estimate of the possible compensation based on the role.
Work Hours
Hours to be determined based on individual assignment.
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information

Contact's Name Human Resources
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email UB-HR@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-7777
Posting Dates

Posted 01/07/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents