Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Position Title
Project Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Classification Title
Project Support Specialist
Department
Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Posting Number
R260081
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62727
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
N.11
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Prof. Wei Sun in the
Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences seeks a
Project Support Specialist in the Auditory Disorder Laboratory. The Project Support Specialist will conduct basic science and translational research on auditory disorders, including noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis. This position will also assist graduate students in the computer science department to design mobile health devices on auditory and balance disorders.
Duties may include:
- Conduct auditory experiments on peripheral and central auditory systems.
- Anatomy of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
- Handle basic laboratory experiments on genetic research and data analysis.
- Assisting and supporting PI on translational research on auditory and balance disorders.
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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 otolaryngology, audiology, or related majors
- Knowledge and training on inner ear anatomy and hearing disorders
- Experience in ear anatomy, molecular biology, and hearing evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in otolaryngology, audiology, or related majors
- Skills in imaging analysis using the Fiji or ImageJ system on confocal images
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
Salary Range
$33,280 - $40,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Wei Sun
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Associate Professor
Contact's Email
weisun@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-829-5317
Posting Dates
Posted
06/05/2026
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required
2
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant