P220170 - Project Coordinator - Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Position Summary:
The Eating Behaviors Research Laboratory (PI: Katherine Balantekin) in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for a project coordinator to lead an NIH-funded study looking at parental influences on eating behavior in children.
Job duties associated with this position include:
- Hiring, training, and supervising students
- Quality control of laboratory procedures
- Writing and maintaining IRB protocols
- Budget reconciliation
- Assistance in safety reports and annual reports for NIH
- Running laboratory visits
- Data entry and management
Successful candidates will have a passion for working with children and families, will enjoy working as part of an overseeing a team, and will be interested in all aspects of the research process. This position provides opportunities for independent research, manuscript and grant writing, and travel to scientific meetings. This is a full-position, but hours are flexible and remote work time is negotiable.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in basic, social, or health sciences (e.g., nutrition, exercise science, psychology, or related field)
- The applicant must have research experience.
- Experience working as a part of a research team
- High organization skills
- Proficient computer skills and familiarity with basic software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with or desire to learn how to use REDCap
- Strong oral and written skills
- Ability to work independently and problem solve
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
FTE: 1.00
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.