Post Doctoral Fellow

Post Doctoral Fellow

Applicants must provide detail in the application work history section and upload a copy of their

C.V/resume. 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 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 1, 2026.

Posting Number - RTF
00195PO26

USC Market Title
- Post Doctoral Fellow

Business Title (Internal Title) - Post Doctoral Fellow

Campus
- Columbia

Work County
- Richland

College/Division
- College of Engineering and Computing

Department - CEC Biomedical Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range
- Commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
- Full Time

Hours per Week - 40

Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Schedule may change to meet the needs of the college.

Type of Staff Position
- Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis - 12 months

Job Search Category
- Post-doctoral

About University of South Carolina
- From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Advertised

Job Summary
- To provide research in the simulations and machine learning for the development of functional material. Assisting the PI to work on the research project and initiate the new projects and to also provide training assistance for the PhD students and provide lab maintenance.

Job Related Minimum Required

Education and Experience
- Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment.

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct research using computer simulations under the guidance of the PI. Responsibilities include designing and implementing simulation models, running and validating simulations, performing post-processing of data, and summarizing and interpreting results.

The postdoctoral researcher will assist in supervising the research activities of graduate and undergraduate students. Responsibilities include delivering lectures and hands-on training sessions, mentoring students in the PI's research group, monitoring research progress, and collaborating with the PI on manuscript preparation and revisions with student authors.

The postdoctoral researcher will prepare manuscripts, develop scientific presentations, and communicate research outcomes effectively at local, national, and international venues, with limited supervision from mentors.

The postdoctoral researcher will participate in the preparation of research proposals. Responsibilities include contributing to the development of proposal concepts and co-writing proposals in collaboration with the PI.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you or will you have at least a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment?

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae