Research Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00067PO26
USC Market Title	Research Assistant Professor
Link to USC Market Title
Business Title	Research Assistant Professor
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Psychology
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Type of Faculty Position	Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)
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 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	This position provides leadership in research on language and social communication development in populations at elevated likelihood for autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant Professor will oversee all aspects of an independently funded research study including supervising training and data collection fidelity, organizing training events, conducting assessments, mentoring and supervising students and staff, managing and coordinating complex data systems and data analyses, assisting with and leading manuscripts and preparing professional presentations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Research reliability on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. The completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in a related field is desired.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	In-depth training in assessment with infants and young children with neurodevelopmental disorders, preferably those with a family history of autism spectrum disorder; experience with longitudinal statistical modeling; experience in scientific manuscript and grant writing; excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Contribute to the scholarly dissemination of research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at local and international conferences. Propose new research questions and lead grant applications to secure additional funding.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Oversee all data collection to ensure fidelity to protocol standards and inter-scorer reliability. Create standards for data collection procedures that are in line with the USC Institutional Review Boards’ regulations.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Conduct assessments and collect data. Administer developmental and behavioral assessments in a standardized manner to infants and young children with neurodevelopmental disorders and typical controls. Score and summarize assessment data through feedback reports. A majority of the assessments are conducted within the state of South Carolina.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Manage and coordinate complex data systems and analyses using appropriate statistical software, such as R or SPSS. Complete advanced training in statistical analyses and research methodology as needed for managing and analyzing complex data.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Conduct pre- and post- assessment duties, including scheduling, preparing measures to be administered, mailing information to families, and processing completed data.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Supervise training of all graduate students, undergraduate students, and research specialists in the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab to ensure that they can reliably and consistently administer the behavioral, cognitive, adaptive, and physiological measures administered as part of NIH grant work. Organize training events for new measures when necessary. Provide mentorship in writing/publishing skills for graduate students and other lab members.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Follows and ensures compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures. Other duties as required.
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

Desired Start Date	04/16/2026
Position End Date	03/31/2027
Job Open Date	04/02/2026
Job Close Date	05/17/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. 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.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204326
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