Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00144PO24
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	Arnold School of Public Health
Department	ASPH Exercise Science
Advertised Salary Range	$56,484 - Commensurate with experience
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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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 TecHealth Research Group is looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellow who will assist with several NIH or CDC funded behavioral technology-supported interventions targeting diet, physical activity, sedentary time, and weight loss in the Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participation in the implementation of behavioral clinical trials using novel frameworks such as the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, data analysis, delivering scientific presentations at regional and national conferences, and other related tasks.
Required Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Exercise Science, or a closely-related social science/Public Health field. ABD applicants are welcome to apply. Selected candidate must provide evidence of completion of all degree requirements prior to employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	- Demonstrate excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills. - Ability to work as a team and independently. - Able to complete basic data reduction and statistical analyses. - Familiar with behavioral or technology-supported interventions and/or physical activity assessment. - Ability to articulate ideas and demonstrate a willingness to bring creative and new ideas to the team. - Ensure timely completion of all required CITI Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice Training.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Serve as lead or co-author on research publications for submission to, and publication in, esteemed peer-reviewed journals as it relates to dietary improvement, physical activity increase, weight loss.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Analyze data, including physical activity accelerometry data, from datasets available to the Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab for the purpose of supporting development of research articles for publication and dissemination to community and clinical partners through presentations and electronic methods.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Assist PI with supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students working on writing and conceptualizing grants, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conference presentations from the data collected via the NIH or CDC funded studies.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Assist PI with the development and training of research staff and with supervision of graduate and undergraduate research assistants on CDC and NIH protocols and applicable guidelines to ensure compliance with prescribed protocols. This is accomplished by distributing related materials and coordinating and leading virtual and in-person workshops.
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	07/01/2024
Position End Date	06/30/2026
Job Open Date	05/10/2024
Job Close Date	06/24/2024
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 June 24, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167814
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