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University of South Carolina

Research Specialist

Richland, United States

Posting Number

RTF00218PO25

USC Market Title

Research Specialist

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156402

Business Title (Internal Title)

Research Specialist

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

CAS Psychology

Advertised Salary Range

$33,339

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Type of Staff Position

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

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.

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

Research Specialist to support research required by NIH grants. Research Specialist needed to conduct longitudinal assessments with infants and young children and complete complementary pre and post assessment processing.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting research or direct experience working with infants or young children with a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able to communicate effectively with faculty and graduate and undergraduate students, as well as communicate effectively and sensitively with families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
This individual must also be interested and effective in working with young children and their families.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Conduct assessments and collect data. Administer developmental and behavioral assessments in a standardized manner to infants and young children at an elevated likelihood of autism spectrum disorder and typical developing children.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Conduct pre- and post-assessment duties weekly, including preparing measures to be administered, scheduling assessments, sending information to families, and processing completed data. Score and summarize assessment data through feedback reports.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Manage data, including scoring reports, entering data, calculating reliability, reporting summaries, and ensuring that data is entered in a consistent and timely manner.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Contribute, as needed, to professional presentations and articles. This includes summarizing data, conducting literature searches, creating posters, and presenting findings at academic conferences.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Follow and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures as needed.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

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.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

11/01/2025

Position End Date

10/31/2027

Job Open Date

09/29/2025

Job Close Date

11/13/2025

Open Until Filled

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 November 13, 2025

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195572

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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