Research Program Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

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

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work without supervision and manage lab operations.
• Preferred advanced degree in related field (MS/PhD).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day lab operations and mentorship.
• Recruit participants and schedule assessments.
• Perform assessments, analyze data and present results.
• Assist in writing research manuscripts.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Ability to work without supervision

Education

Master's degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders or related field

PhD in Communications Sciences and Disorders or related field (preferred)

Job description

Research Program Coordinator

Department: ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC

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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

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 28, 2026.

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