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Research Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Position Number: 9815908
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Health - Communication Disorders

Research Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Position Information

Position Title: Research Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Department: Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9815908"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64275
Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Prof. Alison Hendricks in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences seeks a part-time Research Support Specialist 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 Specialist 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.
A valid Class D driver's license is required, or the candidate must otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position, including travel to school testing sites.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$18 - $20 per hour

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

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

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 11/02/2026