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Posting Number	TMP03680PO22
Classification Title	Post Doctoral Fellow (Staff)
Advertised Title	Post-Doctoral Scholar - 3 Vacancies
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	College of Education
Department	CED Child Development Research Center
Salary	$70,000
Location of Vacancy	Columbia Campus
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.
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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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.

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Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal. 

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Scholar Position is established in support of expanded, grant-funded research activities. Duties for the Postdoctoral Scholar include engaging in rural research related to STEM education and workforce development with a focus on using current measurement science/psychometric techniques. Additional and more specific responsibilities include leading, assisting with, and/or managing graduate students and research staff in designing measures and databases; collecting and managing data; completing psychometric analyses; publishing scholarly articles; preparing and delivering research presentations; identifying and assisting with and/or leading writing of proposals for procuring externally funded grants; pursuing training and use of state-of-the art measurement techniques; producing reports related to the scope of work for rural STEM education research projects at the Child Development Research Center and with collaborating partners; and engaging in teaching, training, and other activities to support career development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in education, psychology, sociology, public health, STEM fields (e.g., mathematics, science), or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of the appointment within the last two years. Evidence of substantive interest, knowledge, and background in rural STEM education research, practice, and/or policy. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status is required. Knowledge/Skiills/Expertise Required: Candidates must have intermediate knowledge in development, measurement, and statistics. Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in the knowledge of best practice, evaluation, assessment, research methods, and/or statistical analyses related to rural research. Candidates also must have experience in and be capable of planning, undertaking, and summarizing the results of statistical analyses. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in (1) developmental science and/or education, (2) engaging in research and a strong track record of publication, (3) statistical background to at least the intermediate level of multiple regression, (4) computer literacy with knowledge of at least one statistical software package (e.g., R, Mplus, Stata, SAS), and (5) working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and/or external stakeholders.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	3
Desired Start Date	06/01/2023
Proposed End Date	05/15/2025
Job Open Date	12/15/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	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/137229
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Position Attributes

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.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential