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Department: CAS Psychology
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications.
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
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of standardized behavioral/clinical assessments, thereby maximizing data integrity. Train and oversee research assistants in behavioral protocols, increasing throughput and consistency across participants. Foster higher participant retention and stronger family engagement (through the clinicians’ interface with families), which is critical for longitudinal follow-up. Integrate clinical assessment findings with neurobiological and intervention data to deliver the multidisciplinary outcomes promised in the application. Enhance the publication and dissemination capacity of the project by including clinical/behavioral expertise among the authorship team.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
03/12/2026
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 March 12, 2026
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201600
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.
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Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications.
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
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of standardized behavioral/clinical assessments, thereby maximizing data integrity. Train and oversee research assistants in behavioral protocols, increasing throughput and consistency across participants. Foster higher participant retention and stronger family engagement (through the clinicians’ interface with families), which is critical for longitudinal follow-up. Integrate clinical assessment findings with neurobiological and intervention data to deliver the multidisciplinary outcomes promised in the application. Enhance the publication and dissemination capacity of the project by including clinical/behavioral expertise among the authorship team.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
- Licensed or license-eligible as Psychologist in the State of South Carolina.
- At least one year of postdoctoral experience providing clinical and/or research-based psychological services.
- Experience working in an academic or research environment.
- Training in neuropsychological assessment or evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapies.)
- Experience with populations relevant to ongoing studies (e.g., neurological disorders, developmental disabilities, trauma, mood disorders.)
- Strong background in research methods and data collection involving human human participants.
- PhD in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent), with postdoctoral in autism research or developmental psychopathology, proficient in administering standardized assessments (for example – ADOS, ADI-R, Vineland, Behavior Assessment System for Children, etc.).
- Experience in supervising research staff, working with families of children with ASD, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills grounded in current psychological science
- Ability to administer and interpret standardized psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical documentation and research collaboration.
- Knowledge of ethical standards (APA, HIPAA, IRB compliance).
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
- Competence with electronic health records and research data management systems.
03/12/2026
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 March 12, 2026
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201600
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.
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