Job Description
Posting Details Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number TMP02422PO25
Job Code Title Research Specialist I
Advertised Title Research Assistant
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Psychology
Salary $40,000
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department Job Search Category Other Professional
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Position Description
Advertised 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, post-doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre-processing, and literature review.
Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty (Neuroscience). Candidates with strong coding experience preferred; strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents; demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team.
Job Duties
Job Duty Responsible for coordinating the recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies. This includes drafting and sending invitations to potential participants. Collaborating with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty Manage daily administrative operations of the lab (e.g., scheduling and communication) managing communications such as appointment reminders and follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records of participant engagement. Ensures timely and respectful outreach, facilitates smooth scheduling processes, and supports participant retention through consistent and clear communication.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Conducts neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants. Provides clear instructions and support to adolescent participants and their families to facilitate successful data collection sessions.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty Responsible for processing, analyzing, and interpreting research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods. Prepares detailed reports and presentations contributing to manuscript development and supporting publications.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 12/01/2025
Proposed End Date 11/30/2026
Job Open Date 09/16/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant This position is open until filled. 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.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours