Assistant Scientist at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:RTF00270PO25USC Market Title:Assistant ScientistLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156373Business Title (Internal Title):Assistant ScientistCampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:College of Arts and SciencesDepartment:CAS PsychologyAdvertised Salary Range:Salary commensurate with qualifications.Part/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00PM. Schedule must remain flexible to meet the needs of the department. Travel may be required for this position.Type of Staff Position:Staff Research Grant (SRGP)Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:OtherAbout University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.South Carolina Retirement:YesState Insurance Programs:YesAnnual Leave:YesSick Leave:YesAdvertised Job Summary:This position provides leadership in research focused on early detection of autism and anxiety in high-risk infants using multiple behavioral and physiological development indicators. The Assistant Scientist will work with the faculty principal investigator to serve as a key supporting role in the research program. Roles include assisting with overall leadership of a research study including supervising training and data collection fidelity, managing recruitment efforts, conducting assessments, mentoring and supervising students and staff, assisting with and leading manuscripts and grant applications, and preparing professional presentations.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a terminal degree (PhD or similar) in an area of research specialty and one year of post-graduate job-related experience.Preferred Qualifications:Doctoral degree in experimental, school, clinical or counseling psychology;One (1) year of post-graduate experience with advanced research training.In-depth training in developmental assessments with infants and young children is required.The completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in a related field is desired.Experience administering standardized assessments, such as Differential Ability Scales-2, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-2, Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-4, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2, Autism Observational Scale for Infants, Sensory Process Assessment, and Communication and Symbolic Behavior to children with neurodevelopmental disorders is preferred.Experience collecting, editing and analyzing complex electrocardiogram (ECG) data for infants and young children is also preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Key characteristics for a successful applicant include: in-depth training in assessment with young children with autism and their families; knowledge of ECG data collection procedures and analytic techniques; proficiency in psychological research methods, statistical analysis, and data interpretation; excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to work without supervision; strong mentoring and supervisory skills.Job Duty:Manage and supervise graduate students, undergraduates, and research specialists on research methodologies, data collection, and physiological data processing. Facilitate training on the psychological and physiological measures administered as part of the funded grant work underway.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:40Job Duty:Assist in developing grant applications and conference presentations. Contribute to the scholarly dissemination of research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conference. Serve as mentor for graduate students and undergraduates and provide guidance on research design, writing, statistical analyses, and aspects of publication and presentation of research findings.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Conduct developmental and behavioral assessments in a standardized manner to research participants. Travel as needed.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Collaborate with project leadership to ensure reliability and fidelity in assessment administration. Facilitate communication between collaborating research teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency. Oversee recruitment efforts and communicate with recruitment partners to meet enrollment goals.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Follows and ensures compliance with federal, state and university policies and procedures.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:5Job Duty:All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Essential Function:NoPercentage of Time:5Hazardous weather category:Non-EssentialEmployees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:NoNumber of Vacancies:1Job Open Date:12/04/2025Job Close Date:01/16/2026Open Until Filled:NoSpecial 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 January 16, 2026.Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199030EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.