Research Specialist (Akazawa) Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

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TMP00687PO25

Job Code Title Research Specialist I Advertised Title Research Specialist (Akazawa) Campus Columbia CollegeDivision College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Biological Sciences Salary $17.00 Location of Vacancy PartFull Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Scle Standard working scle: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible scle to meet the needs of the department. Job Search Category Other About USC About University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina System isprised of the state’s flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World ), three regionalprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort JacksonExtended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state’scational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Position Description Advertised Job Summary This position involves both fieldwork and laboratory work, supporting research activities such as data collection, sampling, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in moth identification and specimen preparation, with a strong attention to detail and a passion for ecological research. Field duties may include setting and monitoring traps, collecting specimens, and recording environmental data, while lab responsibilities will involve sorting, identifying, and preparing specimens for further analysis and duration. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or related field); Experience with moth collection. Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06012025 Proposed End Date 09302025 Job Open Date 04282025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings186241 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Position Attributes Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. SafetySecurity Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Other Supporting Documents