Research Associate, Research Scientist, Data Scientist

Clemson University

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One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Supports sponsored research projects. Conducts data collection, entry, cleaning, and management; analysis activities; identification and synthesis of relevant literature and resources; project coordination; and contributions to written research-related materials and products. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 30% – Essential – Research Support:
  Collects, enters, cleans, and manages data; creates codebooks; and conducts analyses. May require learning new methods, techniques, and software.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, observations, transcribe, and analyze data.
• Obtain, synthesize, and summarize large amounts of interdisciplinary information.
• Assist in the development of project deliverables.
• 30% – Essential – Dissemination:
  Translating and sharing research findings in formats that support understanding, application, and collaboration among academic researchers and practitioner communities.
• Develop research briefs, summaries, presentations, and technical reports.
• Assist in writing scholarly articles for peer-reviewed publications.
• 20% – Essential – Project Management:
  Provide research project management to meet project goals and objectives and successfully complete deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with project team members and partners, facilitating collaboration as necessary.
• Coordinate and monitor project activities with project partners.
• Participate in project activities as needed, including meetings, site visits, conferences, and seminars.
• 20% – Essential – Professional Development:
  Seeks and engages in opportunities to enhance research skills and experience and subject matter expertise.
• Maintain and continue to develop an understanding of emerging issues, trends, and best practices related to research projects by monitoring current research, legislation, policy, and other products.
• Contribute to and participate in proposal development as requested.

• Education – 1st Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience conducting qualitative interviews, coding data, and academic writing.

Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

• 25% – Stand for prolonged period.
• 25% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period.
• 25% – Walk or move about.
• 100% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
• 100% – Recognize or inspect visually.
• 100% – Perceive, observe, clarity of vision.

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Standard hours: 37.5, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Expected range: $47,600-$60,000. Salary is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Clemson, SC

January 6, 2026

Military equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran preference:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.