Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Bullying Prevention and Student Behaviour

Laplace Expert Ltd; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of South Carolina invites a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance bullying prevention and student behaviour research in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on implementing protocols, evaluating interventions, and analyzing quantitative and mixed-methods school data while coordinating with districts and research staff.

The fellow will prepare manuscripts and reports, supervise student researchers, and help manage timelines to deliver on funded projects in Educational and Developmental

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field by employment start date.
• Experience with data analysis and collaboration with school districts.

Responsabilités

• Implement research protocols and evaluate interventions.
• Organize and analyse quantitative or mixed-methods school data.
• Prepare manuscripts, presentations, research briefs and reports.
• Coordinate data collection with school districts and educational partners.
• Support IRB and data-use obligations.
• Supervise student research assistants and help manage project timelines.

Connaissances

Quantitative research methods

Mixed-methods study design

Statistical data analysis

Intervention evaluation

School-based research

Formation

Doctoral degree in a relevant research field

Description du poste

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Bullying Prevention and Student Behaviour

University of South Carolina · College of Education – Educational and Developmental Science

United States

20 November 2026 (date only, exact cutoff time not specified)

About This Opportunity

University of South Carolina advertises Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Bullying Prevention and Student Behaviour, an academic opportunity focusing on School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes in Columbia.

The University of South Carolina Bullying Prevention Center invites a postdoctoral researcher to support the federally funded DIAL and Second Step studies. The fellow will implement research protocols, evaluate interventions, organize and analyse quantitative or mixed-methods school data including larger-scale or longitudinal data, and prepare manuscripts, presentations, research briefs and reports. Working directly with school districts, educational partners and interdisciplinary research staff, the appointee will coordinate data collection, support IRB and data-use obligations, supervise student research assistants and help manage timelines and project deliverables. The appointment is in Educational and Developmental Science within the College of Education and is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For

Applicants interested in developing research focused on School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes are the clearest thematic audience. A strong match on topic is not a substitute for checking the actual doctorate, publication, methodological or experience requirements set by the employer. Documented qualifications and preparation include: Doctoral degree in a relevant research field by employment start; preferred preparation includes special education, education, educational or school psychology, related behavioural research, quantitative or mixed-methods design, data analysis, scholarly publication and collaboration with school districts.

Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable

Material practical considerations include the stated 12-month employment basis duration, 37.5 hours per week.

Overall Opportunity Assessment

This opportunity is distinguished by its focus on School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes. Its documented methods and collaborations provide a concrete basis for assessing methodological fit; application and financial details should be confirmed against the institution’s vacancy or programme instructions.

School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes Education

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration 12-month employment basis

Reference Code RTF00245PO26

Field School-based bullying prevention, social-emotional development and student behavioural outcomes

Specialization Education

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant research field by employment start; preferred preparation includes special education, education, educational or school psychology, related behavioural research, quantitative or mixed-methods design, data analysis, scholarly publication and collaboration with school districts.

Experience

Technical Skills Quantitative research methods Mixed-methods study design Statistical data analysis Intervention evaluation School-based research