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Post Doctoral Fellow
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a postdoctoral fellow who will lead research on detecting autism and related health issues early in infants and young children at risk, working closely with a lead researcher on studies funded by the National Institutes of Health.
The role involves tasks like finding and enrolling participants, training others, performing assessments, writing research papers and grant proposals, reviewing studies, and presenting findings.
It's ideal for someone with a fresh PhD in psychology who has hands-on experience assessing young kids' development and is passionate about neurodevelopmental research.
Key Requirements
- Doctoral degree in school, clinical, experimental psychology, or related field, completed before start date
- Advanced clinical and research training
- In-depth training in developmental assessments for infants and young children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Reliability on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (preferred)
- Experience with statistical modeling
- Experience in scientific manuscript and grant writing
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Full Job Description
Post Doctoral Fellow
Department: CAS Psychology
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range:
About UofSC
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The postdoctoral fellow will, in collaboration with the principal investigator, devote their time to providing leadership in research on NIH -funded studies focused on the early detection of autism and autonomic dysfunction in high-risk infants and children using multiple behavioral and physiological developmental indicators.
This individual will assist with recruiting participants, organizing and providing training, conducting assessments, writing manuscripts, and grant applications, conducting relevant literature reviews, and making professional presentations.
This position is established in support of expanded activities and projects.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Doctoral degree prior to the start date in school, clinical, or experimental psychology or a related discipline, as well as advanced clinical and research training.
• In-depth training in developmental assessment with infants and/or young children and their families is required and autism diagnostics is preferred.
• Reliability on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• In-depth training in assessment with infants and young children with neurodevelopmental disorders; experience with statistical modeling;
• Experience in scientific manuscript and grant writing; excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Job Close Date
05/18/2026
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by May 18, 2026
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7056804
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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