Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00037PO26
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387
Business Title (Internal Title)	Post Doctoral Fellow
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Psychology
Anticipated Hiring Range	62,232
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard schedule 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 schedule 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 and comprehensive 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 a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities 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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. 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. He/she 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 underrepresented communities. Candidates with a research interest/focus in health equity, community-based research, motivational and behavioral-change theory, statistics, and/or implementation science are encouraged to apply.
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	Doctorate in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Exercise Science, or related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong leadership skills and potential to mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Experience with management and analysis of complex datasets, including experience with SAS, SPSS, or R. A strong track record of publications in scientific journals. Experience in health promotion, community-based prevention/intervention, and/or health disparities research.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Ability to communicate 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, and organized 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 shared 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 graduate/undergraduate 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	06/01/2026
Position End Date	05/31/2028
Job Open Date	03/09/2026
Job Close Date	04/23/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. 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	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203236
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational 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, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom 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.