Post-Doctoral Fellow Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

For Posting Posting Number

RTF00113PO25

USC Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow to USC Market Title /titles/156385
Business Title (Internal Title) Post-Doctoral Fellow
Campus School of Medicine Greenville
Work County Greenville
College/Division School of Medicine Greenville
Department SOMG Biomedical Sciences
Advertised Salary Range $63,232 -Commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy Greenville, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Standard work schedule 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office.
Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis 12 months Category Post-doctoral
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement Yes
State Insurance Programs Yes
Annual Leave Yes
Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Collaborate with Principal Investigator on large,plex research projects for the Department of Biomedical Sciences and the Human Performance Laboratory (HPL). This will include developing and executing research studies, writing grants, analyzing data, co-authoring publications, assisting with methodology development and study protocol.
With general supervision of the Principal Investigator and HPL Director, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will serve as an investigator on the major extramurally funded research projects currently being conducted by the HPL. This effort will include conducting data collection, data analyses, conducting implementation and evaluation research, co-authoring research publications, and contributing to the development of new grant applications.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field. ABD applicants wee to . Selected candidate must provide evidence ofpletion of all degree requirements prior to employment start date.
Prefer prior experience in grant writing, research design and development, execution of studies, data analysis, manuscript writing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Individual must be able to conceptualize and implement physical activity and lifestyle medicine research. They must have excellent written and verbalmunication skills, be able to work independently and be highly organized, with the ability to oversee multiple ongoing tasks. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and oversee trainee work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to engage in productive research and educational activity. Knowledge of physical activity behavior, implementation research, documented ability to publish research in quality, peer-reviewed journals.
Job Duties
Job Duty Serve as co-author or lead author on research publications for submission to, and publication in, esteemed peer-reviewed journals as it relates to the research project.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Participate in collection of research data in association with funded HPL studies.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Assist PI with training of research staff and with supervision of medical students and/or graduate assistants/associates on HPL and NIH protocols and applicable guidelines to ensurepliance with prescribe protocols. This is aplished by distributing related materials and coordinating and leading virtual and in-person workshops.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Provide analytic and methodological support for on-going projects, specifically conducting or supervising analysis of data.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Plan and develop research manuscripts, including conducting literature searches, writing drafts and submitting to peer reviewed journals
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Develop and implement studies that contribute to the research portfolio, including developing study protocols, oversight of regulatory processes, implementation of recruitment, data collection and/or intervention, data analysis and scientific dissemination.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
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. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 07/01/2025
Position End Date 06/30/2026
Job Open Date 05/22/2025
Job Close Date 06/22/2025
Open Until Filled No
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