Nutrition Post Doctoral Fellow at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:RTF00252PO25USC Market Title:Post Doctoral FellowLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156385Business Title (Internal Title):Nutrition Post Doctoral FellowCampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Arnold School of Public HealthDepartment:ASPH Health Promotion, Education and BehaviorAdvertised Salary Range:Salary commensurate with qualificationsPart/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with some flexibility as coordinated with supervisor.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Type of Staff Position:Staff Research Grant (SRGP)Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:Post-doctoralAbout 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:The NELI Research Group in the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated postdoctoral research associate with a strong focus on early childhood development and nutrition. Our interdisciplinary research team employs a variety of methodologies, including community-based research and randomized trials to understand the critical exposures that influence maternal and child health and development and the types and combinations of early life interventions that impact these outcomes. The postdoctoral research associate will contribute to research focused on advancing global maternal and child health, nutrition, and development in resource-limited settings. As a postdoctoral research associate, you will play an essential role in supporting a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) titled “Impact of combined nutrition, responsive parenting, and health intervention on childhood development (BUNDLE) study”. We encourage fellows to also develop their own research program within the fields of nutrition, global health, and early childhood development. This 1-year position, with opportunity for reappointment, offers a competitive 12-month salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with the University of South Carolina’s policies.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in research, effective written and verbal communication.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of research design, data collection, and analysis methods used in public health or social science research.Familiarity with community-based intervention studies and ethical research practices in global settings.Skill in using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, or SPSS) for data management and analysis.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports and manuscripts.Ability to work independently under limited supervision and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.Ability to organize and manage multiple research activities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.Job Duty:Developing study materials. The position will require developing study materials, such as intervention materials, assessment tools, and standard operating procedures. These activities are all essential to the development of a culturally appropriate intervention and rigorous evaluation in the context of LiberiaEssential Function:YesPercentage of Time:25Job Duty:Managing and monitoring study activities. The position will require managing and monitoring various study activities, including data collection and intervention implementation, as well as database management. Many of these activities will require travel to Liberia. These activities are essential to the successful completion of a community-based randomized trial.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:25Job Duty:Engagement and dissemination activities. The position will require collaborating with interventional partners, engaging with key global stakeholders, and writing and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. These activities will contribute to successful multidisciplinary global collaboration, founded in strong and equitable partnerships.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Training study staff. The position will require training data collectors and intervention facilitators in Liberia, activities essential to preparing for the implementation of the intervention and its evaluation.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Data analysis. The position will require strong quantitative skills to analyze data from a large community-based cluster randomized trial of nutrition and psychosocial stimulation provision to caregivers and their young children in Liberia.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Hazardous 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:11/10/2025Job Close Date:12/26/2025Open 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 December 26, 2025.Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197404EEO 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.