Post Doctoral Researcher

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

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. The role focuses on reactive extrusion, high‑performance composite materials, and/or microphase‑separated polymeric materials, under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

The fellow will supervise research assistants and lab personnel, contributing to skill development and project execution within the CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry department.

Qualifications

• Expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry.
• Familiarity with polymer analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, IR, GPC, TGA, DSC, rheology).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research or service to develop career skills and learn new techniques.
• Work under a faculty mentor who defines the training agenda.
• Supervise research assistants and laboratory personnel.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer analysis

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Post Doctoral Researcher Department: CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 Post Doctoral Fellow will conduct research or service that provides further development of career skills or allows them opportunities to learn new research techniques. Possible research projects may include reactive extrusion, high-performance composite materials, and/or microphase-separated polymeric materials. They will be trained by and work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. Post Doctoral Fellow will also supervise research assistants and laboratory personnel.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - This position requires the following: (1) Expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry; (2) Familiarity with polymer analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, IR, GPC, TGA, DSC, rheology); and (3) Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications - The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field by the start date of employment.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date 09/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant 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 September 18, 2026. EEO Statement 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. je-829680ac97d344839a35ddd46d0967b6