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Post Doctoral Fellow

Department: CEC Chemical Engineering

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:
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Advertised Job Summary

Conduct advanced research in the modeling, simulation, and analysis of electrochemical energy storage systems, including lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and other emerging battery technologies. Develop and validate physics-based electrochemical, thermal, transport, and electrochemical impedance models to investigate battery performance, degradation, safety, diagnostics, and lifetime. Support sponsored research projects funded by federal agencies, industry, and other external organizations through computational modeling, data analysis, supervision of student researchers, proposal development, and dissemination of research findings.

Required Education and Experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to develop, implement, validate, and analyze computational models of electrochemical systems.

- Ability to analyze experimental data and integrate modeling with laboratory measurements.

- Knowledge of electrochemical engineering principles,
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.

- Strong technical writing, presentation, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrochemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.

- Demonstrated experience in computational modeling and simulation of physical or electrochemical systems.

- Strong programming and numerical analysis skills.

Job Close Date
08/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants must upload a copy of their

C.V/resume and provide detailed work history in the employment history section

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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 August 4, 2026.To apply, please visit:  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-08b