University of Southern California
2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Sensory-Adapted Dental Environments University of Southern California in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Annual rate is $72,413/year. This is a temporary, fixed-term, one-year postdoctoral appointment that may be renewed in accordance with university policy. The role supports an NIDCR-funded clinical trial; no tuition or stipend waiver is mentioned beyond salary.
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United States
University
University of Southern California
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University of Southern California (USC) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, working in the Environmental Adaptations for Better Healthcare Experiences (ENABLE) Lab.
This postdoctoral opening is centered on an NIDCR-funded clinical trial evaluating sensory-adapted dental environments for children with and without dental fear and anxiety. The scholar will support participant recruitment, screening, consent/assent, behavioral and physiological data collection, data management, analysis, literature review, scientific writing, and dissemination of findings.
The role is a fully on-site, one-year fixed-term appointment based at USC’s Health Sciences Campus and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, with possible renewal according to university policy. The annual salary listed is $72,413/year.
Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate completed within the previous five years; experience in human-participant, clinical, behavioral, or health-related research; participant recruitment and data collection experience; knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative methods and statistical analysis; and strong scientific writing, communication, organization, and project-management skills. Experience working with children and families, and with physiological/behavioral data or research equipment, is helpful.
How to apply: submit your application through the USC careers portal using the provided job link. Current USC employees should use the internal application route if applicable. No deadline is stated in the post.
Funding details
Annual rate is $72,413/year. This is a temporary, fixed-term, one-year postdoctoral appointment that may be renewed in accordance with university policy. The role supports an NIDCR-funded clinical trial; no tuition or stipend waiver is mentioned beyond salary.
What's required
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate completed within the previous five years. Experience contributing to human-participant, clinical, behavioral, or health-related research is required. Experience with participant recruitment, assessment, and data collection is expected; experience working with children and families is helpful. Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and statistical analysis is required, along with experience using statistical, data-management, or qualitative-analysis software. Experience collecting physiological or behavioral data and using related research equipment is helpful. Strong written and oral communication skills, including scientific writing, plus strong organization, planning, problem-solving, and project-management skills are required.
How to apply
Apply through the USC careers portal using the View or Apply link. Current employees should use the internal application route if applicable. Prepare to submit the required application materials in the online system.
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