Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA01573PO22
Job Family
Job Function
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Level
Internal Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Arnold School of Public Health
Department	ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
State Pay Band	Unclassified
Advertised Minimum Salary	Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Salary Range	54,835
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Type of Staff Position	Research Grant (RGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our 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.

Diversity Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for FTE, Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

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 About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Benefit Eligibility Type	Research Grant (RGP)
South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The postdoc will have the opportunity to interact/collaborate with the ten NIH-funded SBE Consortium from multiple institutions including Harvard, University of Michigan, New York University, University of Southern California, Syracuse University, Ohio State University, University of Minnesota, University of California San Francisco, and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The USC SBE Consortium team consists of maternal health services researchers, health policy analysts, telehealth experts, senior clinical researchers, perinatal epidemiologists, rural health advocates, health psychologist, big data analysts, and machine learning experts from USC.
Minimum Qualifications	The position requires a PhD in health policy, health services research, epidemiology, computer sciences, biostatistics, information technology, or psychology with experience in EHR- or claims-data research. A successful candidate will require the expertise in quantitative methodology, analytic skills, ability to take initiative and work independently, high standard of work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in at least one analysis software including SQL, SAS, R, or Python.
Preferred Qualifications	Candidates with maternal health- or telehealth-related publications will be given priority.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	A successful candidate will require the expertise in quantitative methodology, analytic skills, ability to take initiative and work independently, high standard of work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in at least one analysis software including SQL, SAS, R, or Python.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	12/01/2022
If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date	11/30/2023
Job Open Date	10/31/2022
Job Close Date	12/15/2022
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	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 December 15, 2022.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/131693
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.