Post Doctoral Fellow BDHSC
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Classification Title:Post Doctoral Fellow
Internal Title:Post Doctoral Fellow BDHSC
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Arnold School of Public Health
Department:ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
Band :Unclassified
Advertised Minimum Salary :Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Salary Range:Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position:Research Grant (RGP)
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Post-doctoral
Benefit Eligibility Type:Research Grant (RGP)
South Carolina Retirement:Yes
State Insurance Programs:Yes
Annual Leave:Yes
Sick Leave:Yes
Advertised Job Summary:The qualified candidates will be expected to participate in funded Big Data projects in HIV and COVID-19 research. The primary responsibilities of the post-doctoral fellows may include, but are not limited to, literature review, data management and analysis, preparation of manuscripts, grant writing, and other related tasks. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with long-term interest in a research career in an academic setting.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions):The applicants must have a doctoral degree in a health data-related field (e.g., public health, statistics, biostatistics, or quantitative psychology), by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous research experiences in HIV, COVID-19, or data analytics are preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Expertise in quantitative methodology and statistics, strong analytic skills, ability to take initiative and work independently, high standard of work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, or other statistical programming.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:2
Job Open Date:11/06/2020
Job Close Date:12/21/2020
Open Until Filled:No
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by December 21, 2020
Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/89306
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.