"Senior Research Support Specialist"

Senior Research Support Specialist

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Research Support Specialist

Department: The University at Buffalo

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60559

Job Type: Varies

Position Summary

Working under general supervision with our Research teams in the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country, you will develop, implement, monitor, coordinate and manage activities to maintain effective operation of a program that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. Requires a high level of discretion, judgment, collaboration and initiative to accomplish goals. May include supervisory duties.

Assigned tasks may include:

• Work collaboratively with faculty and professionals to advance the goals of the project
• Observe, collect, analyze data and write summary reports
• Coordinate field and laboratory work
• Develop and maintain databases
• Orient, train and monitor others assigned to projects
• 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 advanced knowledge of scientific, medical or other disciplinary terminology and associated mathematical competence usually demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in applicable discipline. Incumbents typically have directly related experience in research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

Competitive

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Human Resources

Contact's Email: UB-HR@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-645-7777

Posting Dates

Posted: 01/05/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled