Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00113PO25
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	School of Medicine Greenville
Work County	Greenville
College/Division	School of Medicine Greenville
Department	SOMG Biomedical Sciences
Advertised Salary Range	$63,232 -Commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy	Greenville, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard work schedule 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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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	Collaborate with Principal Investigator on large, complex research projects for the Department of Biomedical Sciences and the Human Performance Laboratory (HPL). This will include developing and executing research studies, writing grants, analyzing data, co-authoring publications, assisting with methodology development and study protocol. With general supervision of the Principal Investigator and HPL Director, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will serve as an investigator on the major extramurally funded research projects currently being conducted by the HPL. This effort will include conducting data collection, data analyses, conducting implementation and evaluation research, co-authoring research publications, and contributing to the development of new grant applications.
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	Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field. ABD applicants welcome to apply. Selected candidate must provide evidence of completion of all degree requirements prior to employment start date. Prefer prior experience in grant writing, research design and development, execution of studies, data analysis, manuscript writing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Individual must be able to conceptualize and implement physical activity and lifestyle medicine research. They must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently and be highly organized, with the ability to oversee multiple ongoing tasks. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and oversee trainee work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to engage in productive research and educational activity. Knowledge of physical activity behavior, implementation research, documented ability to publish research in quality, peer-reviewed journals.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Serve as co-author or lead author on research publications for submission to, and publication in, esteemed peer-reviewed journals as it relates to the research project.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Participate in collection of research data in association with funded HPL studies.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Assist PI with training of research staff and with supervision of medical students and/or graduate assistants/associates on HPL and NIH protocols and applicable guidelines to ensure compliance with prescribe protocols. This is accomplished by distributing related materials and coordinating and leading virtual and in-person workshops.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Provide analytic and methodological support for on-going projects, specifically conducting or supervising analysis of data.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Plan and develop research manuscripts, including conducting literature searches, writing drafts and submitting to peer reviewed journals
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Develop and implement studies that contribute to the research portfolio, including developing study protocols, oversight of regulatory processes, implementation of recruitment, data collection and/or intervention, data analysis and scientific dissemination.
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	07/01/2025
Position End Date	06/30/2026
Job Open Date	05/22/2025
Job Close Date	07/18/2025
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 July 18, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/187836
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