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Research Specialist
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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March 27, 2026
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 involves collecting behavioral and physiological data from infants, toddlers, and their caregivers, mainly in home settings, while managing research databases, training students, and ensuring smooth lab operations.
A good fit would be someone with a background in child development or research who enjoys working directly with young children and families, especially those with neurodevelopmental challenges, and has strong organizational and communication skills.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as psychology or child development
- Foundational knowledge of research methods
- Experience interacting with infants, toddlers, or children, or in a research setting
- Effective communication with faculty, students, and families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Interest and effectiveness in working with young children and their families
- Ability to train undergraduate students in data collection procedures
- Skills in managing research databases, participant scheduling, and data storage
Full Job Description
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Advertised Salary Range:$34,532
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 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.
• Oversee research processes, maintain and manage a large research database, and provide training in data entry.
• Involve 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.
Requirements
• Foundational knowledge of research methods.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students, as well as communicate sensitively and effectively with the families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• This individual must also be interested and effective in working with young children and their families.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant research specialty.
• Experience interacting with infants or children, OR experience in a research setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Demonstrated interest and effectiveness in working with young children and their families.
Additional Information
10/13/2025
Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions 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 October 13, 2025To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6958259EEO 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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