<p>To navigate through this form, please use the "Prev" and "Save & Continue" buttons at the top of the page. Do not use your browser's "Back" button as it will not save your progress and data will be lost.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number RTF00064PO26 USC Market Title Research Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156397 Business Title (Internal Title) Research Specialist Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Psychology Anticipated Hiring Range $37,000 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Standard schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch. </li><li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. </li></ul> <p>Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below</p> <p>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 "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://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.</p> <p>South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Research Specialist will conduct and oversee complex behavioral and physiological data collection with infants, toddlers, and caregivers, primarily in participants' homes. This includes training undergraduate students in data collection procedures, ensuring accurate and organized data storage, and managing participant scheduling and retention. The specialist will oversee research processes, maintain and manage a large research database, and provide training in data entry. Additionally, the role involves advising the principal investigator and research team on techniques and procedures, ensuring lab efficiency, and offering operational guidance for day-to-day activities of research staff and student workers.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience interacting with infants or children; OR </li><li>Experience in a research setting. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>This individual must be able to communicate effectively with faculty and graduate and undergraduate students, as well as communicate effectively and sensitively with families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. </li><li>This individual must also be interested and effective in working with young children and their families. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Conducts and teaches behavioral and physiological data collection - including electrocardiogram (ECG), eye tracking, and standardized behavioral measures - with infants and caregivers. Ensure timely completion of longitudinal assessments required by NIMH/NIH grant protocols. Travel to participants' homes for primary data collection and guides undergraduate students in standardized procedures to ensure ethical and accurate data acquisition.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty</p> <p>Coordinates research processes including participant recruitment, scheduling, and retention management. Achieve and maintain enrollment targets and project timelines for the "Neonatal Autonomic Nervous System" study. Advises the PI on specialized techniques, evaluates lab workflows, and implements operational improvements to enhance overall lab efficiency.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Complies, maintains, and secures a large, complex research database for longitudinal findings. Maintain data integrity for downstream analysis and scientific dissemination. Instructs and coaches student workers in precise scoring protocols and performs pre- and post-assessment data processing to prepare findings for scientific publications.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Coordinates daily activities and provides operational guidance to research staff and student workers. Ensure laboratory runs smoothly and adheres to university and grant-specific standards. Set work priorities, provide performance feedback, and develop sensitive, professional relationships with families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 05/01/2026 Position End Date 04/30/2028 Job Open Date 04/02/2026 Job Close Date 05/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by May 17, 2026.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204283 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 1 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 2 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 3 </li><li>Other Supporting Documents </li></ul>