Assistant Professor - Polymer Chemistry

Posting Summary

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00123PO25 Advertised Title Assistant Professor - Polymer Chemistry Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Polymer Chemistry to begin August 16, 2026.

The candidate must have a strong background in polymer science with demonstrated potential to address critical research challenges in emerging areas such as energy, water purification, gas separation, responsive materials, and additive manufacturing. The successful candidate's research should complement existing faculty strengths and align with the department's strategic priorities. Biomedical applications may be considered as a secondary or minor research direction.

The candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, internationally recognized, externally funded research program as part of the South Carolina Smart State Center in Polymer Nanocomposites. The candidate will teach core courses in organic chemistry and polymer science at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required

Education and Experience

* The position requires Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

* The position requires Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

* Candidates must also have a strong background in polymer science with demonstrated potential to address critical research challenges in emerging areas such as energy, water purification, gas separation, responsive materials, and additive manufacturing.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 08/15/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at  Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) research plans (5-6 pages), (4) a statement of teaching interests, and (5) the names and email addresses of 3 references.

Review of applications will begin on Deceme  1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Chuanbing Tang (tang4).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. 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.

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