University of South Carolina

Plastic Surgery Research Associate


PayCompetitive
LocationColumbia/South Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 187449

      Posting Details

      Posting Summary

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      Posting Number TMP00934PO25
      Job Code Title Research Associate
      Advertised Title Plastic Surgery Research Associate
      Campus Columbia
      College/Division School of Medicine Columbia
      Department SOMC Surgery
      Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience
      Location of Vacancy
      Part/Full Time Full Time
      Hours per Week 37.5
      Work Schedule
      Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm

      Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

      Job Search Category Other Professional
      About USC

      About University of South Carolina
      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.
      Benefits for Temporary Positions

      The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
      Position Description

      Advertised Job Summary
      Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Columbia) is seeking a highly motivated medical student who is interested in pursuing a 1-year research fellowship. The research fellow will take a leading role in multiple projects, including writing clinical research manuscripts, in craniofacial surgery, breast surgery, microsurgery, hand & peripheral nerve surgery, and gender-affirming surgery within the division.

      This funded position is ideal for highly motivated individual who can work with different faculty members and plastic surgery residents to help design studies and complete previously initiated studies. There will also be opportunities to present research findings at various national conferences.

      The fellow will also be invited to participate in divisional conferences and other educational activities, and there will be opportunities to work with School of Engineering & School of Medicine faculty members.

      The candidate must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident eligible.
      Qualifications
      Medical Student
      Job Duties

      Posting Detail Information

      Number of Vacancies 1
      Desired Start Date 06/02/2025
      Proposed End Date
      Job Open Date 05/14/2025
      Job Close Date 06/28/2025
      Open Until Filled No
      Special Instructions to Applicant
      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.
      Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186756
      EEO Statement
      The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
  • About the company

      The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina.

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