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 Search Category: Other Professional

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Posting Number: TMP
02422PO25

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Research Specialist I

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Title:

Research Assistant

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Psychology

Salary: $40,000

Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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, post-doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre-processing, and literature review.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty (Neuroscience).
• Candidates with strong coding experience preferred; strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents; demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team.

• Responsible for coordinating the recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies, including drafting and sending invitations to potential participants. Collaborating with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.
• Manage daily administrative operations of the lab (e.g., scheduling and communication), managing communications such as appointment reminders and follow‑ups, and maintaining accurate records of participant engagement. Ensures timely and respectful outreach, facilitates smooth scheduling processes, and supports participant retention through consistent and clear communication.
• Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants. Provides clear instructions and support to adolescent participants and their families to facilitate successful data collection sessions.
• Responsible for processing, analyzing, and interpreting research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods. Prepares detailed reports and presentations contributing to manuscript development and supporting publications.

Essential Function: Yes

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

This position is open until filled. 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.

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