Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 7140712
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UK63
Position Number:: 7140712
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department: SOMC Neurology
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 Department of Neurology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research program focused on the neuroimaging of aphasia and stroke recovery. The Fellow will contribute to NIH -funded studies that investigate the structural and functional brain networks underlying language processing and recovery in individuals with post-stroke aphasia. The position offers an opportunity to work with large-scale multimodal neuroimaging datasets and apply advanced computational methods to address clinically meaningful questions in cognitive neuroscience. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position is in support of expanded research activities.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, computational neuroscience, or a related discipline;
• Strong background in human neuroimaging analysis (e.g., FSL , SPM , AFNI , MRtrix, or equivalent);
• Demonstrated experience with computational modeling or machine learning applied to neural data;
• Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB , or R);
• Prior research experience in language, cognition, stroke, or brain network analysis.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong analytical and cognitive aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact and work well in collaboration with others, familiarity with neuroimaging analysis, computational modeling and programming, etc. Scientific presentation and publication experience helpful. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Close Date
06/21/2026
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 June 21, 2026.
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