Research Support Specialist

Posting Details

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




Employer
Research Foundation


Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical


Job Type
Varies


Appointment Term

Salary Grade
N.11

Posting Detail Information


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 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 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

Driving Requirements

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


Contact's Name
Human Resources


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Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates


Posted
01/05/2026


Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled


Date to be filled

References


Number of references required
3


Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant