Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Position Title: Research Assistant, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Posting Number: R230109
Employer: Research Foundation
Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Study Coordinator and Senior Research Project Director, the Research Assistant will support a five-year study entitled Trauma-informed approach to timely detection and management of early postpartum hypertension ( which is funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI ).
Major responsibilities include screening patients for eligibility, enrollment, data collection and data entry. An ideal candidate holds a demonstrated interest in addressing maternal and child health inequity from a social determinants of health perspective. The Study Coordinator should have strong teamwork, written and oral communications skills, and the ability to work independently.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo 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:
+ Bachelor's Degree in a related field and up to two years of experience working with patients/data collection, or an equivalent of education/experience.
+ Experience working in community engaged programs and research projects.
+ Experience with Word, Power Point, Excel, and related software.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bilingual (English and Spanish)
+ Training as a community health worker or doula
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Quicklink for Posting: 42076