Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00067PO24
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	40
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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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	Under the supervision of Youth Empowerment in Schools and Systems Lab Director, Dr. Samuel McQuillin, this individual will assist in conducting research and preparing studies and grant proposals related to child and adolescent school behavioral health. The fellow will be responsible for designing and analyzing complex data, implementing applied research designs in schools and communities, publishing and presenting scholarship, and developing skills in team science. The YESS Lab resides in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina and is in partnership with the School Behavioral Health Team under the leadership of Dr. Mark Weist. Postdoctoral fellows will be encouraged to work within and across labs and faculty within the University to advance their training goals.
Required Education and Experience	Ph.D. in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field by the start date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Experience with school-based intervention research; excellent scientific writing skills as evidenced by publications, grant applications, application materials, dissertation, or writing samples; experience implementing empirically supported treatments in school settings; and strong verbal communication skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Design and test novel models of task-shifting mental and behavioral health services for children to lay or paraprofessional helpers.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Produce scholarship related to relationship-based interventions, like youth mentoring.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Perform qualitative research related to the experiences of youth and families who are served in by school behavioral health programming and Conduct quantitative research related to randomized controlled evaluations of school-based interventions.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Coordinate the management of YESS Lab partnerships among school districts and key informants in the field.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Develop intervention and assessment protocols for randomized controlled trials.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Does the preparation and submission of externally funded research grants through agencies including the Institute for Educational Sciences, the National Institute of Health, the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute, and others.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Collaborate with and mentor doctoral-level graduate students.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

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	08/16/2024
Position End Date	08/15/2025
Job Open Date	03/01/2024
Job Close Date	04/15/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	All applicants must complete an online application at USC Jobs: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/164915 .Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, an example of a peer reviewed scientific publication, and contact information for 3 professional references. 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 April 15, 2024
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/164915
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