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 October 17, 2026. Department CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $69,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Schedule may change to meet the needs of the school or college. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the 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 Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary Join the University of South Carolina’s School of Earth, Ocean and Environment and contribute to innovative computational research addressing important questions in ocean, coastal, and climate science. The successful candidate will conduct research in areas such as large-scale and regional ocean dynamics, coastal circulation, ocean–ecosystem interactions, water-mass analysis, and regional climate downscaling, with a primary focus on developing, implementing, and analyzing high-resolution regional ocean simulations. Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, the candidate will conduct numerical experiments, analyze physical and biogeochemical model outputs, and compare model results with observational and reanalysis datasets. The position also offers opportunities to coordinate research activities, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to scientific reports and research proposals, and present research at professional conferences. 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 Preferred Expertise in physical oceanography and/or environmental fluid mechanics Expertise in ocean circulation modeling Ability to independently design and generate simulations using the Regional Oceanic Modeling System ( ROMS ) or other related codes (e.g., MOM6) realistic and/or idealized configurations. Ability to analyze TB of NetCDF ocean model output; Fluency in Fortran, Python, and/or Matlab; Demonstrated record of independently led research. 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 laboratory, computational, and/or field research aligned with grant objectives. Develop experimental protocols, troubleshoot methodologies, interpret results, and ensure research quality and scientific integrity. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Research Data Analysis and Scientific Computing. Analyze complex biological, environmental, genomic, 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 25 Grant Support, Publications, and Scientific Communication. Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, contribute to grant proposals and progress reports, present research findings at scientific meetings, and collaborate with funding agencies and research partners as appropriate. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Laboratory Research Coordination. Coordinate day-to-day research activities, oversee laboratory operations, maintain specialized scientific equipment, ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to students and research personnel. Essential Function Yes 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’s research mission and sponsored programs. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Other duties. Additional duties assigned to further enhance the development of the research project and the department. Essential Function Yes 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 09/16/2026 Position End Date Position End Date 09/15/2028 Job Open Date Job Open Date 09/02/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 10/17/2026 Open Until Filled No 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 at least a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in an area of research specialty by the start date of employment? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Carolina