Project Staff Assistant, Psychology

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Project Staff Assistant, Psychology Classification Title Project Staff Assistant (Non-exempt) Department Psychology Posting Number R240266 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54298 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N/E.99 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: Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo 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 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 Physical Demands Salary Range $36,000 - $39,000 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 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Some evening hours may be required Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Jamie Ostrov Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Professor Contact's Email jostrovbuffalo.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 References Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant