Post Doctoral Fellow

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition support

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina’s Youth Empowerment in Schools and Systems Lab (YESS Lab) in the Department of Psychology invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. Under the supervision of Dr.

Samuel McQuillin, the fellow will assist in conducting research and preparing studies and grant proposals related to child and adolescent school behavioral health. The fellow will design and analyze complex data, implement applied research designs in schools and communities, publish and present

Qualifications

• Experience with school-based intervention research.
• Excellent scientific writing skills evidenced by publications, grant applications, dissertations, or writing samples.
• Experience implementing empirically supported treatments in school settings.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research and preparing studies and grant proposals related to child and adolescent school behavioral health.
• Design and analyze complex data.
• Implement applied research designs in schools and communities.
• Publish and present scholarship and develop skills in team science.

Skills

School-based intervention research

Scientific writing

Empirically supported treatments

Verbal communication

Job description

Position Details

Post Doctoral Fellow Department: CAS Psychology Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC

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.

Advertised Job Summary Under the supervision of Youth Empowerment in Schools and Systems Lab Director, Dr. Samuel McQuillin, this individual will assist in conducting research and preparing studies and grant proposals related to child and adolescent school behavioral health. The fellow will be responsible for designing and analyzing complex data, implementing applied research designs in schools and communities, publishing and presenting scholarship, and developing skills in team science. The YESS Lab resides in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina and is in partnership with the School Behavioral Health Team under the leadership of Dr. Mark Weist. Postdoctoral fellows will be encouraged to work within and across labs and faculty within the University to advance their training goals.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Experience with school-based intervention research; excellent scientific writing skills as evidenced by publications, grant applications, application materials, dissertation, or writing samples; experience implementing empirically supported treatments in school settings; and strong verbal communication skills.

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/14/2026

Recruitment and Application Process

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 November 14, 2026.

Benefits

• - Health and Life Insurance
• - Retirement Programs
• - Paid Tuition
• - Dependent Scholarships
• - Annual Leave
• - Sick Leave
• - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• - Paid Parental Leave
• - Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

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.