Postdoctoral Polymer Chemistry Researcher - Advanced Materials

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

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.