Post Doctoral Fellow

About this position

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Posting Number:

RTF00083PO26

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:

Arnold School of Public Health

Department:

ASPH Exercise Science

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience

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

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.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

The Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Post Doctoral Fellow to support several NIH-funded research projects focused on improving sleep and dietary behaviors in children to enhance their overall health and well-being.

This position plays a key role in coordinating behavioral clinical trials and contributing to all phases of the research process. Primary responsibilities include assisting with study implementation and participant coordination, supporting data collection and analysis, and ensuring adherence to research protocols and timelines. The role also involves contributing to the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, delivering scientific presentations at regional and national conferences, and identifying and applying for fellowship and research funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative research environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with an interest in pediatric health, behavioral research, and clinical trial coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in NIH-funded research, academic writing, and professional development within a dynamic and impactful research program.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in public health, behavioral science, nutrition, exercise science, psychology or a 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, STATA, 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, both orally and in writing English
• 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.
• Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.

Job Duty:

Oversee intervention implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and retention protocols and procedures, detailed tracking sheets of study related activities such as participant attendance and intervention content delivery, and scheduling participant’s intervention sessions and assessments.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

50%

Job Duty:

Preparing scholarly manuscripts and conference presentations. The postdoc will assist with data analysis, manuscript writing, and developing conference presentations. This will involve 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:

Assist PI with training of research staff and supervision / mentoring of graduate students working on writing and conceptualizing fellowship grants, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conference presentations from the data collected via the National Institutes of Health funded studies.

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:

07/01/2026

Job Open Date:

08/04/2026

Job Close Date:

01/31/2027

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 now accepting applications, this posting will close January 31, 2027.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205144

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.