Post Doctoral Research Fellow

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina's Bullying Prevention Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance federally funded research on bullying prevention, social-emotional development, and student outcomes. The role offers involvement across the research spectrum, from study implementation to dissemination of results.

The fellow will collaborate with school districts, educators, and interdisciplinary partners, while contributing to the candidate's scholarly agenda and

Qualifications

• PhD in Special Education, Education, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Experience researching bullying prevention, peer victimization, social and communication skills, behavioral outcomes, or related areas.
• Experience with quantitative methods and analysis of large-scale or longitudinal data; school-based research and collaboration with school or district partners; preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support federally funded research on bullying prevention across all study phases including implementation, data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with school districts, educators, and interdisciplinary research partners to improve student outcomes, including those with disabilities.
• Contribute to manuscript development and dissemination through publications and professional presentations.
• Engage in mentorship and grow an active scholarly agenda within a collaborative research environment.

Skills

Research design

Quantitative methods

Data management

Statistical analysis

Scholarly writing

Oral communication

Project management

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Department: CED Educational & Developmental Science. 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.

Job Summary

The University of South Carolina's Bullying Prevention Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support federally funded research focused on bullying prevention, social-emotional development, and behavioral outcomes for students. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in all phases of the research process, including study implementation, data management and analysis, intervention evaluation, manuscript development, and dissemination of findings through publications and professional presentations. The fellow will collaborate with school districts, educators, and interdisciplinary research partners while contributing to innovative projects designed to improve outcomes for students, including those with disabilities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment, receive mentorship from experienced faculty researchers, and have opportunities to advance their scholarly agenda, publication record, and professional growth.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of research design, quantitative and/or mixed-methods research, data management, and statistical analysis.


• Strong scholarly writing, oral communication, organizational, and project-management skills.


• Ability to analyze and interpret research data; prepare manuscripts, presentations, and other dissemination products; collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary research teams and school and district partners; manage multiple research activities and deadlines; and work independently with appropriate guidance.


• Knowledge of bullying prevention, peer victimization, special education, school mental health, or social-emotional and behavioral interventions is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Special Education, Education, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field.


• Demonstrated experience conducting research related to bullying prevention, peer victimization, social and communication skills, behavioral outcomes, students with disabilities, or related areas.


• Experience with quantitative research methods and analysis of large-scale or longitudinal data; school-based research and collaboration with school or district partners; preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations; and participation in externally funded research projects.


• A strong record of scholarly productivity and a demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary research team.

Job Close Date

11/20/2026

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.