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Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sctitles156387 Business Title (Internal Title) Post Doctoral Fellow Campus Columbia Work County Richland CollegeDivision College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Psychology Anticipated Hiring Range 62,232 Location of Vacancy PartFull Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Scle Standard scle is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible scle to meet the needs of the department. Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search 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, morecatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond. 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 uscjobs.sc. 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 The Fellow will oversee all aspects of the measurement team and work with participants directly. Heshe will be responsible for certifying staff on protocols for assessing physical activity, anthropometrics, blood pressure, and psychosocial surveys. The Fellow will also provide analytic and methodological oversight, contribute to the planning and execution of data analyses, prepare, and submit manuscripts, write grant proposals, and develop an independent program of research related to health promotion among minority or underrepresentedmunities. Candidates with a research interestfocus in health equity,munity-based research, motivational and behavioral-change theory, statistics, andor implementation science are encouraged to . Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty. Required Certification, LicensureOther Credentials Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Exercise Science, or related field. Excellent written and oralmunication skills. Strong leadership skills and potential to mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Experience with management and analysis ofplex datasets, including experience with SAS, SPSS, or R. A strong track record of publications in scientific journals. Experience in health promotion,munity-based preventionintervention, andor health disparities research. KnowledgeSkillsAbilities Ability tomunicate clearly, orally, and in writing, with all constituents of the College of Nursing. Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to inspire, lead, and work effectively with diverse groups. Ability to effectively direct, manage, and lead professional and support staff. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multitask to meet goals and deadlines. Understanding and support of the research mission of the College of Nursing. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees. Ability to make presentations and prepare reports. Job Duties Job Duty Managing data collection and analysis using various research methods (e.g., accelerometry, surveys, and observational tools). The postdoc will oversee that all data is accurately obtained from families, downloaded, backed up, andanized data files for processing and data analysis. Given that we will work with over 600 participants, this will require daily oversight. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Overseeing intervention implementation, including process evaluation data, which involves tracking attendance, content delivery, and quality of delivery based on a set of apriori criteria. This information will be d weekly with the Principal Investigators to track the intervention's implementation. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Preparing scholarly manuscripts and conference presentations. The postdoc will assist with data analysis, manuscript writing, and developing conference presentations related to the grant. This will involve developing slide presentations and working closely with the Principal Investigators to ensure that data presentations are clearly analyzed and summarized. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Training and supervision of part-time research staff and graduateundergraduate students. The postdoc will provide oversight that protocols are followed for the measurement team related to assessments of height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, physical activity (actigraph devices worn on the wrist), and surveys. The postdoc will be responsible for 2 part-time measurement staff and will assist with projects that undergraduate students develop through the Magellan Scholarship Program and the Honors College and Capstone Programs. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Assisting with grant applications. The postdoc will assist with writing and submitting grant applications aligned with the grant's overall aims. We anticipate working on at least 3 manuscripts per year, in which the postdoc will help oversee as a lead or co-author. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 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 06012026 Position End Date 05312028 Job Open Date 03092026 Job Close Date 04232026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job . After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 23, 2026. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings203236 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Do you have at least a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of specialty? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume List of References and Information Optional Documents Other Supporting Documents