Post Doctoral Fellow at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Logo For Posting:

Posting Number:

RTF00038PO24

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 Communication Sciences and Disorders

Advertised Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the department

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other Professional

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

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.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be trained on the available magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging (MCBI) and contribute to the acquisition, processing and analysis of behavioral and neuroimaging data from healthy speakers as well as people with aphasia. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to the organization and execution of several ongoing externally (NIH) and internally funded research projects in the lab, related to the neurobiology of language and recovery from aphasia.

Required Education and Experience:

· PhD in a field relevant to aphasia research (e.g. Public Health, Communication Sciences/Disorders, Neuroscience, Psychology, or related) by start date of employment.· Expertise in acquiring and analyzing MRI data

Preferred Qualifications:

· · Expertise with Matlab· Expertise with statistical analyses and data visualization in R and/or SPSS· Expertise with SPM and/or FSL neuroimaging data analysis software· Record of scholarly research in stroke, aphasiology, and/or other adult neurogenic language or speech disorders.· Strong publication record· Creative thinker

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Robust analytical skills· Strong academic writing skills· Effective communication skills
The Postdoctoral Fellow should have experience in experimental design and data analysis, as well as a theoretical/conceptual background in cognitive neuroscience, speech-language pathology, and/or linguistics.

Job Duty:

Retrieve behavioral and neuroimaging data from cloud storage, and pre-process and analyze these data for various purposes such as presentations, publications, and grant submissions.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Author and colllaborate on the writing of manuscripts, grant proposals and conference presentations.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Contribute to the design of new neuroimaging and behavioral exeriments, as well as the development of experimental materials. Coordinate new project submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), as well as submission of study amendments. This includes writing project descriptions and consent forms, as well as other IRB-related documentation.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Acquire neuroimaging data from speakers with aphasia as well as healthy control participants. Assist PI with training of graduate students in the acquisition of neuroimaging data.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate student research assistants in the lab.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

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

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/15/2024

Job Open Date:

02/05/2024

Job Close Date:

05/17/2024

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.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163641

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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