Research Support Specialist

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Position Information --------------------

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Position Title: Research Support Specialist Classification Title: Research Support Specialist Department: The University at Buffalo Posting Number: R260004 Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60561 Employer: Research Foundation Position Type: RF Clerical/Technical Job Type: Varies Appointment Term: Salary Grade N.11

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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 Americas 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 applicants 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 ------------------

• Contacts:
• Name: Human Resources
• Title: Contacts
• Email: UB-HR@buffalo.edu
• Phone: 716-645-7777
• Posting Dates: Posted 01052026
• Deadline for applicants: Open Until Filled
• Date to be filled: To be filled
• References: Number of references required: 3. Reference Cutoff Date: Instructions to Applicant: Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

Faculty, Student Association, FSA, Research Foundation Employee, State Classified, State Professional, UB Foundation, TAGA, Student: No.