Nutrition Post Doctoral Fellow

Nutrition Post Doctoral Fellow

Department : ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior

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

The NELI Research Group in the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated postdoctoral research associate with a strong focus on early childhood development and nutrition. Our interdisciplinary research team employs a variety of methodologies, including community-based research and randomized trials to understand the critical exposures that influence maternal and child health and development and the types and combinations of early life interventions that impact these outcomes. The postdoctoral research associate will contribute to research focused on advancing global maternal and child health, nutrition, and development in resource-limited settings.

As a postdoctoral research associate, you will play an essential role in supporting a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) titled “Impact of combined nutrition, responsive parenting, and health intervention on childhood development (BUNDLE) study”. We encourage fellows to also develop their own research program within the fields of nutrition, global health, and early childhood development. This 1-year position, with opportunity for reappointment, offers a competitive 12-month salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with the University of South Carolina’s policies.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research, effective written and verbal communication.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Job Close Date

12 / 26 / 2025

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 December 26, 2025.

To apply, please visit : https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 197404

EEO Statement

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