Research Specialist I

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Market Title Research Specialist Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sctitles156402 Business Title (Internal Title) Research Specialist I Campus Columbia Work County Richland CollegeDivision College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Psychology Anticipated Hiring Range $36,608 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 the 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 Other Professional 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 Under the supervision of Dr. Jane Roberts (Neurodevelopmental) Disorders Lab), the research specialist will assist with NIH-funded research by conducting assessments on early development in high-risk groups of infants and toddlers with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder) using multiple behavioral, language, and physiological developmental measures. This position also assists in managing data,anizing findings, and preparing reports. Travel across the United States is required. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in area of research specialty. Required Certification, LicensureOther Credentials Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field prior to the position start date. Strongmunication skills. Experience conducting research or direct experience working with infants or young children with a neurodevelopmental disorder KnowledgeSkillsAbilities This individual must be able tomunicate effectively with faculty and graduate and undergraduate students, as well asmunicate effectively and sensitively with families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. This individual must also be interested and effective in working with young children and their families. Job Duties Job Duty Conduct and collect developmental assessment data to support NIH-funded research on early neurodevelopment in infants and toddlers. This action is done to identify early markers and developmental patterns associated with autism spectrum disorder, fragile X syndrome, and typical development, contributing to improved early detection and intervention strategies. The research specialist carries out this work by administering standardized behavioral, language, and physiological assessments in a consistent, controlled manner, following established research protocols and working closely with the principal investigator and research team. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Perform weekly pre- and post-assessment activities to ensure the smooth execution and integrity of research protocols. This work is done to maintainanized, reliable data collection and to support timelymunication with participating families and the research team. The research specialist aplishes this by preparing andanizing assessment materials, coordinating and scling participant visits,municating study details to families, processing and managing collected data, and scoring and summarizing results into clear feedback reports. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Manage and maintain research data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for analysis in NIH-funded studies. This action is done to support high-quality research oues and reliable reporting of developmental findings. The research specialist carries out this responsibility by scoring assessment protocols, entering and verifying data in designated systems, calculating inter-rater reliability, generating summary reports, and adhering to standardized prores and timelines for data entry and quality control. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Contribute, as needed, to professional presentations and articles, which includes summarizing data, conducting literature searches, creating posters, and presenting findings at academic conferences. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Follow and ensurepliance with federal, state, and university policies and prores as needed. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 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 Position End Date Job Open Date 04302026 Job Close Date 06142026 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 June 14, 2026. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings205222 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 (

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• Please describe your experience with research. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your experience working with children andor neurodiverse populations. (Open Ended Question)
• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in area of research specialty?

Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume List of References and Information Optional Documents Cover Letter Letter of Rmendation 1 Letter of Rmendation 2 Letter of Rmendation 3 Other Supporting Documents