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Post Doctoral Fellow
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a postdoctoral researcher in a university psychology lab focused on how the brain processes language, involving experiments with brain scans and data analysis.
The role includes writing papers, presenting at conferences, mentoring students, and developing your own projects in a team setting.
It's ideal for someone with a recent PhD in linguistics, neuroscience, or psychology who enjoys interdisciplinary research and has hands-on experience with neuroimaging tools.
Key Requirements
- Ph.D. in Linguistics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field
- Strong background in linguistics, preferably semantics or prosody
- Experience with neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar programming tools
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
- Skills in designing and executing neuroimaging analyses
Full Job Description
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 conduct advanced neurolinguistic research within the Feilong Lab using behavioral and neuroimaging methods. Primary responsibilities include designing and executing neuroimaging analyses, preparing scientific manuscripts, presenting findings at conferences, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to collaborative projects in the lab. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to develop independent research projects aligned with the lab’s focus on the neural basis of language processing. This position offers a highly interdisciplinary environment for studying linguistic representation and individual differences using large-scale multimodal datasets and computational tools.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Strong background in linguistics (semantics/prosody preferred).
• Experience with neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) and quantitative analysis. Proficiency in Python/MATLAB or similar tools.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and independent research ability.
Job Close Date
04/04/2026
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 April 4, 2026.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6936297
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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Requirements
Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Linguistics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field.
• Strong background in linguistics (semantics/prosody preferred).
• Experience with neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) and quantitative analysis. Proficiency in Python/MATLAB or similar tools.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and independent research ability.
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