Research Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00039PO24
USC Market Title	Research Assistant Professor
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Business Title	Research Assistant Professor
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Arnold School of Public Health
Department	ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Type of Faculty Position	Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Faculty

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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 Research Assistant Professor will lead and actively participate in research projects related to aphasia, language impairment and neuroimaging, which will include designing experiments, collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data, and interpreting results. They will publish research findings in reputable academic journals and present at conferences to disseminate research outcomes to the scientific community. They will assist in preparing research grant proposals to secure funding for ongoing and future projects. and will mentor a variety of students. Collaboration with other researchers, faculty, and staff within the Department, the Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery (C-STAR), and across disciplines to foster a multidisciplinary research environment is necessary for this position.
Required Education and Experience	Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Neuroscience, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology) A successful post-doctoral research background in the areas of aphasia, language impairment and/or neuroimaging. Proficiency in neuroimaging tools and software (e.g., fMRI, DTI, EEG/MEG).
Preferred Qualifications	Strong focus on Neuroimaging as part of the candidate’s Ph.D. research.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Demonstrated ability to independently conduct and manage research projects, via providing visible examples of research output. Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python). Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Conducting Research: Lead and actively participate in research projects related to aphasia, language impairment, and neuroimaging. This includes designing experiments, collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data, and interpreting results.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30%

Job Duty	Publication: Publish research findings in reputable academic journals and present at conferences to disseminate research outcomes to the scientific community.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30%

Job Duty	Collaboration: Collaborate with other researchers, faculty, and staff within the Department, the Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery (C-STAR), and across disciplines to foster a multidisciplinary research environment.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15%

Job Duty	Grant Writing: Assist in preparing research grant proposals to secure funding for ongoing and future projects.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15%

Job Duty	Teaching and Mentoring: Depending on departmental needs, there may be opportunities to contribute to teaching and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in relevant courses.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10%

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

Desired Start Date	06/01/2024
Position End Date
Job Open Date	02/21/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	This position is open until filled. 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.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163654
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