Postdoc research fellow Full-time

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Department: CED Educational & Developmental Science

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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 University of South Carolina's Bullying Prevention Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support federally funded research focused on bullying prevention, social-emotional development, and behavioral outcomes for students. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in all phases of the research process, including study implementation, data management and analysis, intervention evaluation, manuscript development, and dissemination of findings through publications and professional presentations. The fellow will collaborate with school districts, educators, and interdisciplinary research partners while contributing to innovative projects designed to improve outcomes for students, including those with disabilities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment, receive mentorship from experienced faculty researchers, and have opportunities to advance their scholarly agenda, publication record, and professional growth.

Knowledge of research design, quantitative and/or mixed-methods research, data management, and statistical analysis.
Strong scholarly writing, oral communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret research data; collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary research teams and school and district partners; manage multiple research activities and deadlines; D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Special Education, Education, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience conducting research related to bullying prevention, peer victimization, social and communication skills, behavioral outcomes, students with disabilities, or related areas.
Experience with quantitative research methods and analysis of large-scale or longitudinal data; school-based research and collaboration with school or district partners; and participation in externally funded research projects.
A strong record of scholarly productivity and a demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary research team.

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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