Wellcome Research Assistant
State of South Carolina13 days ago
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Summary
State of South Carolina is seeking a Wellcome Research Assistant to join their Greater Resilience, Innovation and Transformation Lab in Pickens County, SC. The role involves supporting research across energy, environment, health, and policy through data analysis and visualization.
About the Role
As a Wellcome Research Assistant, you will be responsible for cleaning and integrating datasets, conducting statistical modeling, producing dashboards and GIS maps, and translating results for publications and stakeholders. You will work directly with the Lab Director on high-impact, interdisciplinary projects, implementing reproducible workflows and collaborating with community and policy partners.
About You
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in R or Python for data wrangling, analysis, and visualization.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clean, well-documented code and compelling visualizations.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 1+ years of relevant experience in data analysis.
- Familiarity with energy, environmental, or public health policy domains.
- Experience with spatial analysis tools like ArcGIS/QGIS and machine learning for tabular/time-series data.
State of South Carolina
Why do more than 5 million people call South Carolina home? The answer is easy. From the beach to the mountains, the Palmetto State offers something for everyone. Sunny summers and mild winters allow residents to experience the outdoors year-round. The state has eight metropolitan areas, including Anderson, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg. Great universities and colleges, minimal commute times and friendly people make South Carolina the ideal place to build your future.
Pickens County, SC