Post Doctoral Fellow - Materials Science & Engineering

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in South Carolina seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow in Materials Science & Engineering to advance research on critical minerals and materials, including battery materials. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to publications and patent filings.

You will also assist the principal investigator in securing funding, mentor graduate students, and collaborate with researchers at the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, supporting strategic goals of the AMIC

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Engineering, Materials Science, or another closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on critical minerals and materials (production/separation/recycling of battery and/or rare-earth materials).
• Write scientific papers/file patents.
• Assist the PI in writing proposals to secure funding.
• Mentor graduate students.

Education

Ph.D in Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related field

Job description

Post Doctoral Fellow - Materials Science & Engineering

Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: Materials Science & Engineering

Location:

ADVANCED MATERIALS INNOVATION COMPLEX (AMIC)(005000) BLDG005000

Open Date:

Oct 19, 2026

Description

The primary responsibilities are to conduct research on critical minerals and materials (e.g., production/separation/recycling of battery and/or rare-earth materials), write scientific papers/file patents, assist the PI in writing proposals to secure funding, and mentor graduate students.

Qualifications

Ph.D in Engineering, Materials Science, or another closely related field.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.