Post Doctoral Fellow

Post Doctoral Fellow

Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 9, 2026.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number - RTF00098PO26

USC Market Title - Post Doctoral Fellow

Business Title (Internal Title) - Post Doctoral Fellow

Campus - Columbia

Work County - Richland

College/Division - College of Arts and Sciences

Department - CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry

Anticipated Hiring Range - $55,000 - $57,000

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time - Full Time

Hours per Week - 37.5

Work Schedule - Monday – Friday 8:30am – 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 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 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 candidate is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of Biomedicine. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of Biomedicine. The candidate will also be responsible for design and perform lab experiments, data analysis; preparation of written reports and manuscripts as well as oral presentations; and mentoring graduate students and undergraduates in the laboratory.

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

Preferred Qualifications - Chemical biology and medicinal chemistry with expertise in computer modeling and mutagenesis; and/or Pharmacology with expertise in PD/PK and biochemical analysis; and/or Structural biology with expertise in crystallography or cryoEM.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Assimilate information, reason, and communicate effectively with students and colleagues. Participate in University and community activities, especially as they may relate to the responsibility to render service in the academic community. Perform research or other creative activity that contributes significantly to the academic field. Plan, organize, conduct meetings, and perform all tasks necessary for carrying out normal administrative duties. English Proficiency and excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Duties

Job Duty - Hypothesis development, literature review, perform experiments, collection and analysis of data, report writing.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 40

Job Duty - Analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 40

Job Duty - Supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Maintain compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 5

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 - 1

Desired Start Date - 05/16/2026

Position End Date - 05/15/2027

Job Open Date - 05/11/2026

Job Close Date - 08/09/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Special Instructions to Applicant - Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 9, 2026.

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 (*).

1. * Do you have or will you have at least a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in an area of research specialty by the start date of employment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * If selected for this position will you be willing to accept the advertised salary?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter