University of South Carolina
Position Summary
Research Assistant (Research Specialist I) – Columbia, SC – Full Time – Salary $40,000 – Hours per week 37.5 – Standard working schedule 8:30am – 5:00pm – Flexible schedule to meet needs of department. Job Description
Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. Provide day-to-day research support to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre-processing, literature review. Responsibilities
Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies, drafting and sending invitations to potential participants. Collaborate with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines. Manage daily administrative operations of the lab, scheduling and communication, appointment reminders, follow-ups, accurate records of participant engagement. Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants, providing instructions and support to participants and families. Process, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods, preparing detailed reports and presentations contributing to manuscript development and supporting publications. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience (required). Candidates with strong coding experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents. Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team. Benefits
Temporary employee benefits through State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), including health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement programs. Application Information
Position open until filled. Posted 09/16/2025 – Application close open until filled. Quicklink for posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194964 Required Documents Resume List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents
Cover Letter Other Supporting Documents 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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Research Assistant (Research Specialist I) – Columbia, SC – Full Time – Salary $40,000 – Hours per week 37.5 – Standard working schedule 8:30am – 5:00pm – Flexible schedule to meet needs of department. Job Description
Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. Provide day-to-day research support to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre-processing, literature review. Responsibilities
Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies, drafting and sending invitations to potential participants. Collaborate with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines. Manage daily administrative operations of the lab, scheduling and communication, appointment reminders, follow-ups, accurate records of participant engagement. Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants, providing instructions and support to participants and families. Process, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods, preparing detailed reports and presentations contributing to manuscript development and supporting publications. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience (required). Candidates with strong coding experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents. Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team. Benefits
Temporary employee benefits through State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), including health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement programs. Application Information
Position open until filled. Posted 09/16/2025 – Application close open until filled. Quicklink for posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194964 Required Documents Resume List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents
Cover Letter Other Supporting Documents 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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