Research Program Coordinator

Department

CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

Full Time

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.

The position serves as Research Coordinator for the North Inlet–Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Research Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing long‑term coastal ecosystem monitoring programs, including direct oversight of the Reserve’s participation in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) System‑Wide Monitoring Program. The role also includes leading and facilitating externally funded applied research initiatives that advance the understanding and management of estuaries and coastal watersheds.

Responsibilities encompass the synthesis, analysis, interpretation, and translation of technical and scientific data for diverse audiences. In addition, the Research Coordinator develops strategic plans and programmatic goals to strengthen and advance the Reserve’s scientific program, ensuring the effective integration of research and monitoring outcomes into management, education, and outreach activities.

• Interests in the application and analysis of long‑term monitoring datasets, as well as the application of scientific information to improve coastal management.
• Demonstrated record of obtaining external grant funding

• The design and implementation of basic and applied research.
• Familiarity with environmental sensors and monitoring instrumentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of advanced data management and data analysis tools and techniques.
• Understanding of field‑based research.

04/20/2026

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 on 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 20, 2026.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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