Research Program Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Research Program Coordinator in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The role supports a lab led by the principal investigator, overseeing daily operations, participant recruitment, assessments, data analysis, and manuscript preparation in language research related to chronic post-stroke aphasia.

The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to train and supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers,

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience coordinating research projects and mentoring students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the lab.
• Mentor and train doctoral, master's and undergraduate researchers.
• Recruit participants and schedule assessments.
• Analyze data and present results.
• Assist in writing research manuscripts.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job description

Research Program Coordinator Department: ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders 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

The Research Program Coordinator will work closely with the faculty principal investigator, William Matchin, to support and coordinate research on language abilities in people with chronic post-stroke aphasia. This role will help oversee day-to-day operations of the lab, including mentorship and training of research personnel, including doctoral, master's and undergraduate students, recruitment of participants, scheduling of assessments, performing assessments, analyzing data, presenting results and writing research manuscripts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communications skills and to be able to work without supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Individuals with Master's or PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; linguistics or neuroscience research experience, publication history, background with statistical analysis and experimental design is preferred.

Job Close Date 11/28/2026

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