Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00108PO24
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	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Psychology
Advertised Salary Range	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	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
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 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 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.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The fellow will complete clinical assessments with typical and clinical populations (preterm infants, infant siblings of children with autism), lead autism diagnostic evaluations, provide feedback to families, administer and score clinical and behavioral assessments, lead clinical team meetings, and contribute to training clinical psychology doctoral students, clinicians, and research staff. As a member of the ESDLab, the candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research staff and have the opportunity to participate in additional research activities if desired.
Required Education and Experience	Doctoral degree in clinical or school psychology, experience and training in autism diagnostic assessment for young children.
Preferred Qualifications	Clinical licensed psychologist in the state of South Carolina. 3+ years clinical experience with children and families providing therapy and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Training and proficiency in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation System (ADOS), along with other developmental and cognitive measures; experience providing diagnostic feedback and consultation with families. .

Job Duties

Job Duty	Administer and review clinical assessments (in-lab and in-home) with typical and clinical populations (preterm infants, siblings of children with autism) to develop diagnostic conclusions based on DSM-5 criteria. Lead diagnostic evaluation meetings for the team to discuss differential diagnoses and develop consensus to complete Clinical Best Estimate (CBE) for each participant.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Travel to participant homes to administer behavioral assessments for longitudinal research projects. Score clinical and research assessments from video.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Facilitate biweekly clinical team meetings to address clinical issues that arise and monitor and ensure reliability across evaluators for administering and scoring clinical measures. Provide as-needed supervision and consultation to lab staff and clinical psychology graduate students
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Monitor clinical concerns for enrolled participants, complete clinical interviews, and provide feedback as-needed and as-requested to enrolled families.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

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	05/16/2024
Position End Date	05/15/2025
Job Open Date	04/09/2024
Job Close Date	05/24/2024
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 May 24, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166470
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.