Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Job Summary:
This Postdoctoral Scholar Position is established in support of expanded, grant-funded research activities to support the development of the Institute for Rural Development (IRED). Duties for the Postdoctoral Scholar include: engaging in research related to social-emotional learning (SEL), analysis of data related to SEL with a focus on using current measurement science/psychometric techniques and summarizing results for reports of SEL research for a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences. Additional and more specific responsibilities include leading, assisting with, and/or managing graduate students and research staff in designing measures and databases; helping to develop and assist with the Psychometric Lab activities,; collecting and managing data; completing psychometric analyses; publishing scholarly articles; preparing and delivering research presentations; identifying and assisting with and/or leading writing of proposals for procuring externally funded grants; and producing reports related to the scope of work for IRED research projects at the Child Development Research Center (CDRC), and with collaborating partners.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
Terminal degree (Ph.D.) acquired within the last two years in educational research, quantitative psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of the appointment. Evidence of substantive interest, knowledge, and background in education research, practice, and/or policy. Strong writing skills needed.
The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.
