Job Details

Research Support Specialist

Position Information

Position Title: Research Support Specialist

Department: Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60443

Job Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

Prof. Alison Hendricks in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences seeks two part-time Research Support Specialists to assist with research involving elementary school students. The UB Language Learning Lab conducts research on how elementary school students learn language. We are passionate about making sure that all students are being correctly identified so that they can get the help they need to be successful.

Assigned tasks of the Research Support Specialists may include:

• Administering group and individual assessments in schools.
• Entering and scoring student assessments according to established scoring guidelines.
• Preparing tasks for in-school data collection.
• Performing general administrative tasks as assigned.

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 in Communication Disorders, Linguistics, Psychology, Education or other related field.
• Availability during the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Must have transportation to school testing sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with elementary school-age students or in human subjects research.

Salary Range

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Alison Hendricks
Contact's Title: Associate Professor
Contact's Email: ahendric@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2797

Posting Dates

Posted: 12/22/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 01/26/2026