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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Dissemination and Implementation Science

Employer
University of South Carolina
Location
Columbia

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Position Type
Postdoc
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

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Posting Number:

TMP02051PO20

Classification Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow

Advertised Title:

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Dissemination and Implementation Science

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

Arnold School of Public Health

Department:

ASPH Prevention Research Center

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

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.

Job Search Category:

Post-doctoral

Advertised Job Summary:

The Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is currently seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellowship to work on NIH-funded behavioral nutrition interventions. The job will entail applying dissemination and implementation science methodology to research, writing manuscripts, and assisting with grant applications.
The fellowship will provide training in clinical trial research, intervention trial management, grant writing, and will allow for the development of writing and analysis skills. Responsibilities include study and personnel management, execution and management of the clinical trial; data collection, data analysis, preparation of data for publication in peer-reviewed journals; and manuscript and grant preparation. This position is for one-year with the possibility for renewal. The position can also be remotely conducted.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD/DrPH/ScD in public health, behavioral science, nutrition, psychology, or a related field or equivalent degrees. An established track record of original, first-author, publications is strongly desired. Candidates should demonstrate established quantitative research skills, experience in analysis of data, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with collaborators.
Preference will be given to individuals with the following skills and/or experiences:
•Experience with and training in Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Interests in community-based interventions and process evaluation
•Interests in nutrition, mobile health, social networks, health disparities, and working with diverse populations
•Creative and self-motivated
•Strong first-author publication record
•Demonstration of grant writing experience
•Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team
Candidates must have less than two years’ experience post-doctorate, a demonstrated record of individual initiative in research, and potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years. Preference will be given to applicants whose training, skills and research interest’s best align with those of the mentor – Dr. Turner-McGrievy.
Additional emphasis will be placed on leading original analyses and manuscripts; career development; and transition toward independent funding and an independent research career. A competitive salary, benefits, and travel/educational opportunities in the rich interdisciplinary environment of the Arnold School of Public Health are offered.

The research program and training will be directed by Dr. Brie Turner-McGrievy, director of the Behavioral Research in Eating Lab and Associate Professor in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. The applicant will work with a diverse team consisting of both staff and students.

The fellowship is anticipated to be for a 1-year period at current NIH post-doctoral funding levels. The initial appointment is for 1 year with potential for renewal conditional on performance and funding availability. The position is available to start August 2020 and can be done remotely, as long as the applicant can participate in meetings taking place during Columbia, SC time zone and has adequate electronic equipment and internet connectivity.
To apply, please include a cover letter detailing your research interests and experience, CV, contact information for three references, and one sample publication.
Applications will be considered as they arrive.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2020

Proposed End Date:

08/15/2021

Job Open Date:

08/21/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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 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.

Quicklink for Posting:

http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/86359

EEO 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.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Organization

Working at University of South Carolina

With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.

The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.

Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.

By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.

Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.

In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.

South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.

The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.

South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.

The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.

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