Post Doctoral Fellow

Please see Special Instructions for more details. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 4, 2026. Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526 - to commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Type of Staff Position Type of Staff Position Staff Time-Limited (STL) 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 Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary Conduct research on power electronics systems control, data‑driven and AI‑based power/energy management of electric grid, and electric grid resilience in Grid Resiliency Lab 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 Ph.D. in electric power‑related fields such as power systems, power electronics, controls, and energy management Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Experience and interests in the power and energy systems area, and especially in applying data‑driven methods and computing to distributed generations, energy storage, power electronics, control, communication, and electric grid management. Job Duties Job Duty Conduct research on power conversion controls, power electronics, solid‑state transformers, magnetics, data‑driven and AI‑based energy management, and electric grid resilience. Investigate communication networks, control architectures, edge devices, and edge‑to‑cloud integration to enhance power system security. Analyze the impacts of variable generation, electronic loads, weather events, power electronics, and energy storage systems on grid resilience and reliability. Develop advanced energy management strategies using artificial intelligence, including reinforcement learning and hybrid classical‑quantum approaches. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty Develop and validate simulation models and engineering solutions for power converters, microgrids, data centers, and grid‑connected systems. Design and implement hardware‑in‑the‑loop test environments to evaluate system performance and validate control methodologies. Perform modeling, simulation, and validation using engineering software such as MATLAB /Simulink, PSCAD, ANSYS, and related computational tools to support research objectives and technology development. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Prepare technical reports, journal articles, and conference papers documenting project results. Responsible for producing sponsor reports that clearly describe modeling approaches, implementation methods, experimental validation, and key findings. Present research results to internal research teams and external collaborators and stakeholders. Prepare and submit manuscripts to major IEEE conferences and high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals and contribute to proposal preparation. Support the development of new research directions aligned with ongoing projects. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Participate in project meetings, technical discussions, and research planning with internal team members and external collaborators to include Principal Investigator, research faculty, postdoctoral fellow’s, graduate and undergraduate students, federal agency partners, and industry sponsors. Contribute to project coordination, integration of research tasks across teams, and development of new collaborative initiatives. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Mentor students and support laboratory activities related to sponsored research projects and other duties as assigned. 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 2 Desired Start Date Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Position End Date Position End Date 08/15/2027 Job Open Date Job Open Date 07/27/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 08/04/2026 Open Until Filled No 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 (*). * Do you or will you have at least a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr