Assistant Scientist

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Chemical Engineering to develop battery materials, test cells, and contribute to reports, proposals, and budgeting. The role involves managing resources across projects and writing technical documents.

The candidate will work on electrochemical data collection/analysis and publication-quality write-ups, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Electrochemical data collection and analysis.
• Proposal writing.
• Publication writing
• Budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Create battery materials and test battery cells.
• Write reports and proposals.
• Manage project resources and budgeting.

Skills

Clear communication

Electrochemical data analysis

Proposal writing

Publication writing

Budgeting

Job description

Assistant Scientist Department: CEC Electrical Engineering Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: 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 The Assistant Scientist in the Department of Chemical Engineering will be creating battery materials, testing battery cells, writing reports, writing proposals and managing project resources/budgeting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Electrochemical data collection and analysis.
• Proposal writing.
• Publication writing
• Budgeting.

Job Close Date 10/12/2026

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.