Postdoctoral Fellow in Polymer Materials & Research

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research in polymer materials and process chemistry. You will work under a faculty mentor and help advance publications and grant proposals. The role includes building lab capabilities, supervising staff, and mentoring graduate students in a collaborative setting.

Required is a Ph.D. by the start date, with preferred expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field by start date.
• Expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry and polymer analysis techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in polymer materials and process chemistry to advance publications and proposals.
• Build lab capabilities within the Sims Group to accelerate productivity.
• Train and mentor graduate students and supervise lab personnel.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Writing & communication

Lab mentorship

Education

Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty

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

Tools

NMR

IR

GPC

TGA

DSC

Rheology

Job description

The University of South Carolina seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research in polymer materials and process chemistry. You will work under a faculty mentor and help advance publications and grant proposals. The role includes building lab capabilities, supervising staff, and mentoring graduate students in a collaborative setting.

Required is a Ph.D. by the start date, with preferred expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science and strong communication skills.