Clemson University’s newly established Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research (CAMH) in the College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences (CBSHS) is recruiting a full-time Research Associate. The candidate will work with CAMH to conduct research on mental health and substance use, including epidemiology, surveillance, community-based initiatives, service provision, prevention programming, program evaluation, and intervention. The initial focus of the position will be to assist with proposal development to pursue external funding from the South Carolina Opioid Settlement Funds and other local, state, and federal agencies including NIH, NIDA, NIAAA, SAMHSA, and CDC. The candidate will facilitate collaborations among CBSHS faculty members, community organizations, and other academic partners (including University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, Furman University, Prisma Health) to develop successful grant proposals and implement research projects on behalf of Clemson faculty. The candidate will engage in project management, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation for publication in scientific journals.

The candidate will have an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with accomplished scholars across the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, which encompasses seven departments and twelve centers and institutes: Communication; School of Nursing; Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health Sciences; and Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. The candidate will contribute to the CBSHS mission of “building people and communities” by addressing health and wellness challenges, and better understanding human and social behavior in an ever-connected world.
Clemson University offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. The campus is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near outstanding year-round recreational opportunities.

30% - Essential - Grant Proposals:
Assists with proposal development to pursue external funding from the South Carolina Opioid Settlement Funds and other local, state, and federal agencies including NIH, NIDA, NIAAA, SAMHSA, and CDC. Facilitates collaborations among CBSHS faculty members, community organizations, and other academic partners (including University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, Furman University, Prisma Health) to develop successful grant proposals and implement research projects on behalf of Clemson faculty.

25% - Essential - Project Management & Data Collection/Analysis:
Engages in project management, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation for publication in scientific journals.

25% - Essential - Research:
Works with CAMHR to conduct research on mental health and substance use, including epidemiology, surveillance, community-based initiatives, service provision, prevention programming, program evaluation, and intervention.

20% - Essential - Collaboration & Communications:
Collaborates with accomplished scholars across the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, which encompasses seven departments and twelve centers and institutes: Communication; School of Nursing; Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health Sciences; and Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. Assists with promoting the visibility of CAMHR, including coordinating seminars, conferences, meetings, and communications. Contributes to the CBSHS mission of building people and communities by addressing health and wellness challenges, and better understanding human and social behavior in an ever-connected world.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
30% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

10% - Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Normal Operations

Clemson, SC

March 6, 2023

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.