Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Bullying Prevention and Student Behaviour

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Bullying Prevention and Student Behaviour University of South Carolina · College of Education – Educational and Developmental Science United States 20 November 2026 (date only, exact cutoff time not specified) About This Opportunity University of South Carolina advertises Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Bullying Prevention and Student Behaviour, an academic opportunity focusing on School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes in Columbia. The University of South Carolina Bullying Prevention Center invites a postdoctoral researcher to support the federally funded DIAL and Second Step studies. The fellow will implement research protocols, evaluate interventions, organize and analyse quantitative or mixed-methods school data including larger-scale or longitudinal data, and prepare manuscripts, presentations, research briefs and reports. Working directly with school districts, educational partners and interdisciplinary research staff, the appointee will coordinate data collection, support IRB and data-use obligations, supervise student research assistants and help manage timelines and project deliverables. The appointment is in Educational and Developmental Science within the College of Education and is based in Columbia, South Carolina. Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For Applicants interested in developing research focused on School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes are the clearest thematic audience. A strong match on topic is not a substitute for checking the actual doctorate, publication, methodological or experience requirements set by the employer. Documented qualifications and preparation include: Doctoral degree in a relevant research field by employment start; preferred preparation includes special education, education, educational or school psychology, related behavioural research, quantitative or mixed-methods design, data analysis, scholarly publication and collaboration with school districts. Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable Material practical considerations include the stated 12-month employment basis duration, 37.5 hours per week. Overall Opportunity Assessment This opportunity is distinguished by its focus on School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes. Its documented methods and collaborations provide a concrete basis for assessing methodological fit; application and financial details should be confirmed against the institution’s vacancy or programme instructions. School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes Education Level Postdoc Time Commitment Full-time Duration 12-month employment basis Reference Code RTF00245PO26 Field School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes Specialization Education Organization Type University Funding & Compensation Amount Paid Funding Type Salary Funding Status Paid Requirements Education Doctoral degree in a relevant research field by employment start; preferred preparation includes special education, education, educational or school psychology, related behavioural research, quantitative or mixed-methods design, data analysis, scholarly publication and collaboration with school districts. Experience Technical Skills Quantitative research methods Mixed-methods study design Statistical data analysis Intervention evaluation School-based research #J-18808-Ljbffr Laplace Expert Ltd