What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Research Support Specialist position at Stony Brook University?
Required Qualification (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience with research activities. Experience using research methods for data collation and interpretation. Experience conducting literature review related to environmental epidemiology. Experience developing a protocol for systematic reviews and metanalyses.
Preferred Qualification
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health.
Brief Description Of Duties
Within defined test or analytical protocols, collate and interpret data using special methods in support of a research project or program for Dr. Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi in the Program in Public Health. This is a part-time temporary position. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Duties
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Research Support Specialist
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Program in Public Health
Schedule
Part-time
Posting Start Date
Apr 17, 2026
Posting End Date
May 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$18-23/ hour
Appointment Type
Temporary
Salary Grade
N11
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience with research activities. Experience using research methods for data collation and interpretation. Experience conducting literature review related to environmental epidemiology. Experience developing a protocol for systematic reviews and metanalyses.
Preferred Qualification
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health.
Brief Description Of Duties
Within defined test or analytical protocols, collate and interpret data using special methods in support of a research project or program for Dr. Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi in the Program in Public Health. This is a part-time temporary position. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Duties
- Perform literature search, staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and/or PI.
- Collect data, record observations measurements and prepare reports for review of supervisor and or PI.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Research Support Specialist
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Program in Public Health
Schedule
Part-time
Posting Start Date
Apr 17, 2026
Posting End Date
May 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$18-23/ hour
Appointment Type
Temporary
Salary Grade
N11
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Salary : $18 - $23