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 January 15, 2026.

Department: ASPH Health Services Policy and Management

Advertised Salary Range:
Commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy: Not specified

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Position Type:
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category:
Post‑doctoral

University of South Carolina (UofSC) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. 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

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the CARES Center, which focuses on Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment among Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) populations. The Fellow will play an integral role in research to improve patient‑centered SUD care by actively engaging patients in the co‑development of scientific research and policy recommendations. The fellowship will provide training in mixed‑methods research, qualitative analysis, the science of patient engagement in research, and patient‑centered outcomes research.

Key responsibilities include designing and managing research projects, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and preparing research manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals. The Fellow will also collaborate on grant writing and develop independent research initiatives in patient engagement research, present at academic conferences, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across institutions.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field (ABD applicants welcomed).

• Proficiency in mixed‑methods research design and data analysis.
• Expertise in patient‑centered research and community engagement methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative research and data analysis, including familiarity with NVivo.
• Strong quantitative skills, including Discrete Choice Experiments (DCE) and familiarity with data analysis software (e.g., SAS, STATA).
• Track record of or evident potential for publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

• Lead or assist in the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative studies within the PRIDE‑CARES project to evaluate SGM patient experiences and preferences in SUD treatment services. (40%)
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, using software such as NVivo and SAS or STATA, to identify themes and patterns related to SGM patient experiences with SUD treatment. (30%)
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed journals and collaborate with faculty on writing grant proposals for external funding. (20%)
• Participate in training opportunities, professional development, and present research findings at academic conferences. (10%)

No hazard or safety‑sensitive requirements identified for this position.

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