Research Assistant

Job Summary

Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant will provide day‑to‑day research support to graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre‑processing, and literature review.

• Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies, drafting and sending invitations.
• Collaborate with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.
• Manage daily administrative operations of the lab, including scheduling, communication, appointment reminders, follow‑ups and maintaining accurate participant records.
• Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent participants, providing clear instructions and support.
• Process, analyze and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods, preparing detailed reports and presentations for manuscript development and publications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Strong coding experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate on a team.

Salary: $40,000 per year. Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible schedule. Standard working hours 8:30 am–5:00 pm.

Location:

Columbia, SC. Position open until filled.

Temporary employees may receive health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs provided through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). See USC benefits portal for details.

• Subject to pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing for safety‑sensitive positions.

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.

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