Post Doctoral Fellow

Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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 December 24, 2026. Department CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $67,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. until 5:00p.m. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the position and department. Type of Staff Position Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis Basis 12 months Job Search Category Job Search Category Post-doctoral 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 South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary Dive into cutting-edge ocean and climate research with the University of South Carolina’s School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment ( SEOE )! We are seeking a motivated and innovativePostdoctoral Fellowto advance computational research in ocean dynamics, coastal circulation, ocean-ecosystem interactions, and regional climate downscaling. The successful candidate will develop and analyze high-resolution regional ocean simulations, conduct numerical experiments, and evaluate physical and biogeochemical model outputs using observational and reanalysis datasets. Working alongside faculty and interdisciplinary researchers, the Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to exciting scientific discoveries through collaborative research, peer-reviewed publications, project reports, and professional conference presentations. The position also offers opportunities to participate in the development of external research grant proposals, expand computational modeling expertise, and contribute to advancing our understanding of ocean and coastal systems. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment. Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Oceanography/Marine Science/ Environmental Fluid Dynamics
• Expertise in physical oceanography and ocean biogeochemistry.
• Experience working with output from ocean circulation models such as ROMS , MOM6, or similar models.
• Ability to independently process, analyze, visualize, and interpret large NetCDF datasets, including terabyte-scale model output.
• Experience evaluating ocean-model output and developing diagnostics related to circulation, water masses, mixing, or coastal processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Fluency in Fortran, Python, and/or Matlab
• Demonstrated record of independently led research

Job Duties Lead Independent Research Activities Design, develop, and conduct independent computational, and research aligned with grant objectives. Develop experimental protocols, troubleshooting methodologies, interpret results, and ensure research quality and scientific integrity. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 35 Research Data Analysis and Scientific Computing Analyze complex environmental, computational, or physical datasets using advanced statistical and computational methods. Develop data visualization products and synthesize findings to support research conclusions Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 25 Grant Development, Publications, and Scientific Communication Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, project reports, and other scientific products. Lead or contribute to the development and preparation of external grant proposals. When eligible, the researcher may serve as PI or co-PI; when PI status is not available, the researcher may lead the scientific development of a proposal and coordinate its submission with an eligible faculty PI. Present research findings at scientific meetings and collaborate with funding agencies and research partners, as appropriate. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 20 Research Coordination Coordinate day-to-day research activities and project workflows; manage research data, software, and computational resources; ensure compliance with institutional and data-management requirements; and provide technical guidance and mentoring to students and research personnel. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 10 Program Development and Professional Collaboration Participate in collaborative research initiatives, establish partnerships with internal and external investigators, assist in developing new research directions, and perform other related duties that support the department research mission and sponsored programs Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 5 Other Duties Additional duties assigned to further enhance the development of the research projects and the department. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category 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. 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 Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Desired Start Date 12/01/2026 Position End Date Position End Date 10/31/2028 Job Open Date Job Open Date 11/09/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 12/24/2026 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 December 24, 2026. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have or will you have a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment? Yes No Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents Other Supporting Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Carolina