Post-Doctoral Fellow

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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 April 5, 2026.

• Full-time (37.5 hours/week) research position with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid format.
• Occasional travel to Columbia, SC, may be required for team meetings or dissemination activities.

Type of Staff Position:
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category:
Post-doctoral

About USC:
From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of 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.

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Research Grant or Time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement:
Yes

State Insurance Programs:
Yes

Annual Leave:
Yes

Sick Leave:
Yes

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct health services research focused on cancer survivorship and disparities using large, linked administrative, clinical, and geospatial datasets. The fellow will work with a multidisciplinary research team under the supervision of Dr. Swann Arp Adams (Principal Investigator) and Dr. Nathaniel Bell (Co‑PI). This NIH‑funded project integrates administrative, clinical, and spatial data to explore multi‑level contributors to colon and lung cancer survival disparities.

With administration approval, remote or hybrid work arrangements are available to qualified candidates. This fellowship is a 12‑month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding. The annual salary will follow NIH postdoctoral stipend guidelines and includes benefits (health and retirement).

• Demonstrated research specialization in public health, health services research, epidemiology, nursing science, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience working with large or complex datasets, including proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, or Stata.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage, link, and analyze large population health and administrative datasets.
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses, including geospatial analyses using GIS tools.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and secure data management practices in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Prepare manuscripts, presentations, and reports, and contribute to grant writing and research proposals.
• Mentor graduate assistants and provide support for project coordination and execution.
• Participate in weekly virtual research meetings and attend periodic…