Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA01274PO23
Job Family	Research
Job Function	Research
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Level	R2 - Research
Business Title (Internal Title)	Post Doctoral Fellow
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Geography
State Pay Band	Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary	$58,000
Advertised Salary Range	$58,000 - Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
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	Research Grant (RGP)
Basis	12 months
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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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.

Benefits for FTE, Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at 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.

Benefit Eligibility Type	Research Grant (RGP)
South Carolina Retirement	No
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	No
Sick Leave	No

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Grant-funded position that will direct and conduct research on energy vulnerability and energy transitions in South Carolina and Tennessee. The interdisciplinary project aims to understand what a ‘just transition’ means for local communities, labor movements, and energy vulnerable populations. The research will include focus groups and interviews with energy vulnerable communities as well as landscape reviews of existing conditions in the two states. Primary duties will include conducting landscape reviews on energy vulnerability and energy labor conditions in SC and TN; establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners; coordinating with research assistants; conducting coding and analyzing focus groups and in-depth interviews; and leading and contributing to peer-reviewed papers.
Minimum Qualifications	Doctoral degree from accredited college or university in Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Policy, or related field by start date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree from accredited college or university in Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Policy, or related field by start date of employment. Experience working with marginalized communities in the US South and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should also have the ability and willingness to travel within South Carolina and Tennessee, including occasional overnight trips.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Candidate should have experience using qualitative research methods (interviews and focus groups) and analytical tools (NVivo, AtlasTi, Dedoose). Candidate should also have experience writing peer reviewed scholarly articles.

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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	01/01/2024
If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date	12/31/2024
Job Open Date	10/13/2023
Job Close Date	12/14/2023
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include transcript(s) with application. 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 December 14, 2023. 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  Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154834
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