Center for Healthcare Quality Statistical/Research Analyst

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number RTF00158PO26 USC Market Title Statistical and Research Analyst Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156422 Business Title (Internal Title) Center for Healthcare Quality Statistical/Research Analyst Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm with some flexibility as pre-approved by supervisor
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Post-doctoral

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 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The South Carolina Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior and SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality (CHQ) at University of South Carolina (USC) Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for two Statistical/ Research Analyst positions to participate in funded HIV and relevant research. These projects involve the utilization of multiple types of Big Data and advanced statistical methods in studying a variety of issues related to HIV and other health conditions, including but not limited to, community resilience, racial/ethnic disparities of HIV care continuum outcomes, transition of pediatric-to-adult HIV care, HIV associated comorbidities, aging, synthetic data generation.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing various data, including but not limited to, electronic health records data, public health surveillance data, public health program implementation data, behavioral intervention and data from diverse sources
• Proficiency in statistical and computational languages (SQL, SAAS, R, Python, etc.), skills
• Knowledge of both traditional statistical analysis (e.g., logistic regression, Cox proportional regression model, Poisson regression model) and Big Data analytics (e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence [AI], text mining, generative AI)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, high standard of work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Conduct data curation, data integration, data cleaning and data management of a variety of different datasets, including secondary data (electronic health record data, geospatial data, publicly available data

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Design, analyze, and interpret data for scientific research and generate readable reports and results for peer-reviewed publications and grant applications

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Apply rigorous analytic methods to monitor and evaluate scientific efforts, progress, and outcomes across multiple research project

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Develop new analytic strategies to accelerate the time from idea/data generation to research findings

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Assist the PIs and other team members on other tasks such as manuscript/proposal preparation and interpretation of results

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Position End Date Job Open Date 07/07/2026 Job Close Date 08/21/2026 Open Until Filled No 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 August 21, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208742 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents