Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Post-doctoral

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.

South Carolina Retirement: No

State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow in the MCEC Department of Chemical Engineering will conduct catalyst synthesis and characterization to understand catalyst behavior in anion-exchange membrane electrolyzer cells.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Communicate clearly and effectively. Experience of Electrochemical data collection and analysis – deconvoluting polarization curves, voltammetry, rotating disk electrode and EIS.

Job Duty: Perform laboratory experiments to synthesize novel catalysts, analyze experimental results, maintain research documentation, and contribute to the preparation of technical reports, publications, and presentations. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students to support ongoing research projects and advance catalyst development efforts.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty: Review and evaluate scientific literature on catalyst synthesis, characterization, and testing to support research activities. Summarize findings from peer-reviewed publications, identify relevant techniques and approaches, and apply knowledge gained to assist with the design, execution, and interpretation of catalyst research projects.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty: Prepare and maintain research documentation, including progress reports, technical reports, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, funding proposal contributions, and presentations for meetings, seminars, and professional conferences. Analyze and summarize research data, develop written and visual materials using standard software applications, and communicate research findings to support sponsored research activities, collaboration with external partners, and the dissemination of scientific results.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Analyze and present research findings from catalyst synthesis and characterization studies to the PI, research team, and project sponsors. Develop PowerPoint presentations and other technical materials, communicate experimental results, discuss research progress and challenges, and contribute to technical discussions that support project planning, reporting requirements, and achievement of research goals.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Conduct catalyst and device characterization using microscopy, X-ray techniques, spectroscopy, and electrochemical methods to verify catalyst structures and evaluate performance. Assemble electrochemical cells, perform testing and data analysis, document results, and support the comparison of experimental findings with theoretical predictions.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 30

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Position End Date: 08/31/2027

Job Open Date: 07/14/2026

Job Close Date: 08/28/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: 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 August 28, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209418

Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Post-doctoral

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.

South Carolina Retirement: No

State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow in the MCEC Department of Chemical Engineering will conduct catalyst synthesis and characterization to understand catalyst behavior in anion-exchange membrane electrolyzer cells.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Communicate clearly and effectively. Experience of Electrochemical data collection and analysis – deconvoluting polarization curves, voltammetry, rotating disk electrode and EIS.

Job Duty: Perform laboratory experiments to synthesize novel catalysts, analyze experimental results, maintain research documentation, and contribute to the preparation of technical reports, publications, and presentations. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students to support ongoing research projects and advance catalyst development efforts.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty: Review and evaluate scientific literature on catalyst synthesis, characterization, and testing to support research activities. Summarize findings from peer-reviewed publications, identify relevant techniques and approaches, and apply knowledge gained to assist with the design, execution, and interpretation of catalyst research projects.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty: Prepare and maintain research documentation, including progress reports, technical reports, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, funding proposal contributions, and presentations for meetings, seminars, and professional conferences. Analyze and summarize research data, develop written and visual materials using standard software applications, and communicate research findings to support sponsored research activities, collaboration with external partners, and the dissemination of scientific results.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Analyze and present research findings from catalyst synthesis and characterization studies to the PI, research team, and project sponsors. Develop PowerPoint presentations and other technical materials, communicate experimental results, discuss research progress and challenges, and contribute to technical discussions that support project planning, reporting requirements, and achievement of research goals.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Conduct catalyst and device characterization using microscopy, X-ray techniques, spectroscopy, and electrochemical methods to verify catalyst structures and evaluate performance. Assemble electrochemical cells, perform testing and data analysis, document results, and support the comparison of experimental findings with theoretical predictions.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 30

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Position End Date: 08/31/2027

Job Open Date: 07/14/2026

Job Close Date: 08/28/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: 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 August 28, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209418