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Research Assistant
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Job Summary Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant will provide day‑to‑day research support to graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre‑processing, and literature review.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or related field.
Strong coding experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants, draft and send invitations, and collaborate with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.
Manage daily administrative operations of the lab, including scheduling, communication, appointment reminders, follow‑ups, and maintaining accurate records of participant engagement.
Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants, providing clear instructions and support to participants and families.
Process, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods; prepare detailed reports and presentations to support manuscript development and publications.
Miscellaneous Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 12/01/2025
Proposed End Date: 11/30/2026
Job Open Date: 09/16/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
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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Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Job Summary Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant will provide day‑to‑day research support to graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre‑processing, and literature review.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or related field.
Strong coding experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants, draft and send invitations, and collaborate with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.
Manage daily administrative operations of the lab, including scheduling, communication, appointment reminders, follow‑ups, and maintaining accurate records of participant engagement.
Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants, providing clear instructions and support to participants and families.
Process, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods; prepare detailed reports and presentations to support manuscript development and publications.
Miscellaneous Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 12/01/2025
Proposed End Date: 11/30/2026
Job Open Date: 09/16/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
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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