Job Description:

Logo For Posting:

Posting Number:

RTF00078PO24

USC Market Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156385

Business Title (Internal Title):

Post Doctoral Fellow

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Arnold School of Public Health

Department:

ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Advertised Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule must remain flexible to meet the needs of the Department.

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Time-Limited (STL)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other Professional

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

The LivJoy Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, collaborate with leading experts in the field, and participate in mentored research training in scientific writing, lab management and leadership, clinical phenotyping, and research methodology. The fellow will work with faculty principal investigator Dr. Jessica Klusek (Communication Sciences and Disorders), along with co-faculty mentor Dr. Jane Roberts (Psychology), and their respective teams at the University of South Carolina. The fellow must have an invested interest in Fragile X syndrome and contribute to scientific presentations and papers relevant to females with Fragile X syndrome during the fellowship.

Required Education and Experience:

A PhD (e.g., communication sciences and disorders, psychology, social work, neuroscience, health and human development, education, genetics) completed by the start of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong background in Fragile X syndrome and/or related neurodevelopmental conditions- Track record of productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders- Commitment to advancing understanding and improving outcomes for females with Fragile X syndrome

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Job Duty:

Administer clinical assessments in a standardized manner to individuals with Fragile X syndrome and their families. Assist with recruitment when needed. Conduct pre- and post-assessment duties including scheduling, preparing measures to be administered, mailing information to families, and processing completed data. Score and summarize assessment data through feedback reports.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

45%

Job Duty:

Assisting with/leading data analysis, writing articles, developing grant applications, and conducting presentations at academic conferences.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35%

Job Duty:

Providing leadership and contributing to the development, training, scoring, and reliable implementation of core measures of research protocols for ongoing studies, including various behavioral, cognitive, genetic, motor, and physiological evaluations. Provide expertise in data management practices and train others to comply with both lab and IRB standards.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10%

Job Duty:

Provide mentorship to graduate students and other lab members on research skills including data analysis, preparing research presentations, and scientific writing/publishing.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10%

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

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2024

Position End Date :

08/15/2025

Job Open Date:

03/15/2024

Job Close Date:

04/29/2024

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 29, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165598

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.

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