Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00030PO26
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387
Business Title (Internal Title)	Postdoctoral Fellow
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	School of Medicine Columbia
Department	SOMC Neurology
Anticipated Hiring Range	$62,232
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm 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

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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.

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South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Department of Neurology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Columbia is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research program focused on the neuroimaging of aphasia and stroke recovery. The Fellow will contribute to NIH-funded studies that investigate the structural and functional brain networks underlying language processing and recovery in individuals with post-stroke aphasia. The position offers an opportunity to work with large-scale multimodal neuroimaging datasets and apply advanced computational methods to address clinically meaningful questions in cognitive neuroscience. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position is in support of expanded research activities.
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	Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, computational neuroscience, or a related discipline; Strong background in human neuroimaging analysis (e.g., FSL, SPM, AFNI, MRtrix, or equivalent); Demonstrated experience with computational modeling or machine learning applied to neural data; Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or R); Prior research experience in language, cognition, stroke, or brain network analysis is desirable; Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Strong analytical and cognitive aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact and work well in collaboration with others, familiarity with neuroimaging analysis, computational modeling and programming, etc.  Scientific presentation and publication experience helpful. ’ Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Analyze structural (e.g., Diffusion Tensor Imaging [DTI]) and functional MRI data from individuals with aphasia and healthy controls using established neuroimaging and statistical methods. Assist with data preprocessing, quality assurance, and interpretation of results under the direction of senior investigators.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30%

Job Duty	Apply computational approaches (e.g., connectomics, graph theory, machine learning) to examine brain networks and their relationship to language outcomes. Assist in implementing analytic models and evaluating results in collaboration with the research team.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30%

Job Duty	Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, neuroscientists, speech-language pathologists, and data scientists to support ongoing research activities. Assist in mentoring graduate or medical students engaged in related projects, as appropriate.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20%

Job Duty	Prepare and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations related to neuroimaging and stroke recovery research. Participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and training activities to support professional development in neuroimaging and computational methods.
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
Position End Date
Job Open Date	02/20/2026
Job Close Date	04/06/2026
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 6, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202620
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