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  • Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
    Psychology
    University at Buffalo



    Project Staff Assistant, Psychology



    Position Information

    Position Title: Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
    Department: Psychology
    Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54298
    Job Type: Full-Time

    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:


    As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants 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



    Salary Range
    $36,000 - $39,000

    Special Instructions Summary


    Is a background check required for this posting?
    No

    Contact Information

    Contact's Name: Jamie Ostrov
    Contact's Pronouns:
    Contact's Title: Professor
    Contact's Email: jostrov@buffalo.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



 


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