Post Doctoral Researcher

Logo: Posting Number: RTF00180PO26 USC Market Title: Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title: Business Title (Internal Title): Post Doctoral Researcher Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences Department: CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000 Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm Schedule is subject to change to meet the needs of the department or college. Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis : 12 months Job Search Category: Other 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. South Carolina Retirement: Yes State Insurance Programs: Yes Annual Leave: Yes Sick Leave: Yes Advertised Job Summary: The Post Doctoral Fellow will conduct research or service that provides further development of career skills or allows them opportunities to learn new research techniques. Possible research projects may include reactive extrusion, high-performance composite materials, and/or microphase-separated polymeric materials. They will be trained by and work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. Post Doctoral Fellow will also supervise research assistants and laboratory personnel. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: N/A Preferred Qualifications: The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field by the start date of employment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: This position requires the following: (1) Expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry; (2) Familiarity with polymer analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, IR, GPC, TGA, DSC, rheology); and (3) Strong written and oral communication skills. Job Duty: Conducting research in polymer materials and process chemistry to generate foundational results for publications and grant proposals. This work will use synthetic and analytical methods typical of organic polymer chemistry. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 40 Job Duty: Building lab capabilities of the Sims Group in order to accelerate the establishment of full productivity. This will be done through helping with ordering, equipment installation, and providing own recommendations for lab capabilities. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 40 Job Duty: Training & mentoring graduate students, which will both accelerate their development into independent scientists and develop the postdoc’s mentorship skills. This will be done through hands‑on demonstrations, reviewing results with students, revising papers/presentations, and leading by example. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 20 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026 Position End Date : 08/31/2027 Job Open Date: 08/04/2026 Job Close Date: 09/18/2026 Open Until Filled: No 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Carolina