Postdoctoral Fellow

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a postdoctoral fellow to conduct quantitative analyses using complex datasets and to lead cost-effectiveness and simulation modeling activities.

The role includes performing systematic reviews, contributing to manuscript development, and assisting with study coordination across projects. Strong writing skills and experience in health economics are required for this full-time position at the ASPH Health Services Policy and Management department.

Qualifications

• PhD in public health, health services research, epidemiology, health economics, or closely related field is required.
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills are essential.
• Experience with complex or structured datasets is preferred.
• Proficiency in scientific writing and ability to lead projects independently.
• Familiarity with health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis or simulation modeling is advantageous.
• Experience with systematic reviews/evidence synthesis is preferred and knowledge of implementation science frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analyses using complex datasets.
• Lead cost-effectiveness and simulation modeling activities.
• Perform systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.
• Assist with manuscript development and dissemination of findings.
• Coordinate study activities across projects.

Skills

Quantitative analytics

Structured data handling

Scientific writing

Health economics

Systematic reviews

Implementation science

Education

PhD in public health

Job description

Department: ASPH Health Services Policy and Management • 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 postdoctoral fellow will conduct quantitative analyses using complex datasets, lead cost-effectiveness and simulation modeling activities, perform systematic reviews and evidence synthesis, lead and contribute to manuscript development, and assist with study coordination across both projects.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong quantitative and analytic skills
• Proficiency working with complex or structured datasets
• Excellent scientific writing and ability to lead projects independently
• Familiarity with health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, or simulation modeling
• Experience with systematic review and evidence-synthesis methods (preferred)
• Knowledge of implementation science frameworks (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health, health services research, epidemiology, health economics, or a closely related field

Job Close Date 10/22/2026. 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 October 22, 2026.

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