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Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance Research Laboratory

Karachi , Pakistan

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The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate to join the Environmental Adaptations for Better Healthcare Experiences (ENABLE) Lab. This position supports an NIDCR-funded clinical trial focused on sensory-adapted dental environments for children with and without dental fear and anxiety. The role involves participant recruitment, behavioral and physiological data collection, data management and analysis, as well as preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and other research outputs. The scholar will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team at USC’s Health Sciences Campus and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This is a one-year, fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal, offering an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a leading occupational therapy research environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation and conduct of established research protocols under faculty supervision.
- Recruit, screen, schedule, consent, and assent research participants following approved procedures.
- Collect behavioral, physiological, and other study data at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and surrounding communities.
- Ensure participant safety, privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and accurate study documentation.
- Manage, prepare, clean, analyze, and evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative research data using appropriate software and analytical methods.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain research and physiological data-collection equipment, including calibration and troubleshooting.
- Identify, review, compile, and evaluate relevant scientific literature, data sources, research methods, and technologies.
- Contribute to or lead the writing of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, technical reports, study records, and other research documentation.
- Collaborate with investigators, research staff, students, and clinical partners to support consistent study implementation and meet project timelines.
- Participate in related ENABLE Lab research activities and perform other research duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate completed within the past five years.
- Experience contributing to human-participant, clinical, behavioral, or health-related research.
- Experience with participant recruitment, assessment, and data collection; experience working with children and families is advantageous.
- Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and statistical analysis.
- Proficiency in using statistical, data-management, or qualitative-analysis software.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including scientific writing.
- Excellent organization, planning, problem-solving, and project-management abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while independently managing assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Experience collecting physiological or behavioral data and familiarity with related research equipment is beneficial. USC offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance and employee well-being. Employees become part of the Trojan Family, connected by a culture of mutual respect, diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration. The annual salary for this position is $72,413, with consideration given to experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

USC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The university complies with applicable laws regarding employment screening and considers all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal records, consistent with local ordinances.

Join USC Chan to contribute to transformative research that advances health, well-being, and quality of life for diverse populations. This fully on-site role offers a unique chance to develop research expertise in a supportive and innovative environment.