"Post Doctoral Fellow"

Job Details

Post Doctoral Fellow

Department: CEC Chemical Engineering

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications

About UofSC: 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.

Advertised Job Summary: Lead experimental research on the development of ferromagnetic catalysts for on-demand hydrogen production. In addition, it focuses on establishing the scientific basis for the co-design of catalysts that can be heated electrically through induction heating.

Required Education and Experience: (Not specified in detail)

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline; Experience with packed bed reactor testing and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts; Experience with magnetic induction heating systems and collaborating with theoretical/computational catalysis researchers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to train others in experimental methods; Efficient communication; Time management skills.

Job Close Date: 09/12/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant: Applicants must upload a copy of their C.V/resume’. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) 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 12,2025. To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194171

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