Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Position Description

Contributes to, performs, or supports the University’s research initiatives. The Research Associate (R2) under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) conducts research on NIH-funded projects focusing on mechanisms underlying inflammatory diseases. Activities include flow cytometry, scRNA, spatial transcriptomics, microbiome, and epigenetic analyses, as well as bacterial identification, characterization, and sequencing data (methylation/demethylation, histone modifications, chromatin accessibility) to determine gene dysregulation in diverse tissue cells.

• Conduct laboratory research assessing inflammatory disease mechanisms.
• Perform bacterial identification, characterization, and sequencing analyses.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebook records and present findings in group meetings and laboratory discussions.
• Publish results in a timely manner.
• Update laboratory personnel on methodologies, equipment capabilities, ongoing experiments, and future research directions.
• Assist in training other laboratory personnel.

• Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in relevant research specialty.
• Certified in animal use and health & safety.
• Expertise in omics research (e.g., scRNA‑seq, spatial transcriptomics, microbiome, epigenetics).
• Knowledge of laboratory hazards and safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine methodology.
• Experience writing scientific papers and presenting research.
• Commitment to conduct research lawfully and ethically, adhering to compliance policies.

• Full Time – 37.5 hours per week.
• Work schedule may vary and is established by the supervisor; flexible to meet departmental needs.
• Staff Research Grant (SRGP) – 12‑month basis.
• Number of Vacancies: 1.
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/01/2026.

The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 base under federal, state, local law, or regulations.