Pediatric Neurodevelopment Research Specialist

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Specialist I position at the University of South Carolina is based in the Arnold School of Public Health, Department ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders in Columbia. The role supports NIH-funded research on early development in children with neurodevelopmental conditions, performing assessments and helping prepare family reports and outreach materials.

Travel across the Southeast is required, and candidates may pursue PhD programs while contributing to ongoing studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and strong organization, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are necessary for success in this position.
• Prior experience working with families and young children, and/or children with neurodevelopmental conditions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with NIH-funded research by conducting assessments on early development in children with neurodevelopmental conditions using multiple developmental, physiological, behavioral, and sensorimotor measures.
• Prepare summary reports for families and prepare assessment materials and community outreach events.
• Travel across the Southeast United States (Georgia, North Carolina, and within South Carolina) is required.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Research Specialist I position at the University of South Carolina is based in the Arnold School of Public Health, Department ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders in Columbia. The role supports NIH-funded research on early development in children with neurodevelopmental conditions, performing assessments and helping prepare family reports and outreach materials.

Travel across the Southeast is required, and candidates may pursue PhD programs while contributing to ongoing studies.