Junior R Statistical Programmer Jobs in Columbia, SC

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 7326633
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/7326633
Class Code:: UK63
Position Number:: 7326633
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Post Doctoral FellowDepartment: CAS Biological SciencesPart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range:About UofSCFrom 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 SummaryThe postdoctoral researcher will engage with the team of undergraduate researchers, assisting them in their research and serving as a secondary mentor for any independent projects that use the host-helminth interaction data. Additionally, the postdoctoral researcher will actively use the host-helminth interaction data to address questions of ecological and public health concern.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities• Competence in using statistical programming languages such as R, Python, or Julia.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date08/27/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions 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 August 27, 2026. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7326633EEO StatementThe 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.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/
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