Post Doctoral Fellow

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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 September 1, 2026

• Schedule may change to meet the needs of the college.

Type of Staff Position

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Post-doctoral

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

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). Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement

South Carolina Retirement Yes

State Insurance Programs

State Insurance Programs Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

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 maintainance.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

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

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following simulations: quantum simulations, molecular dynamic simulations (atomistic or/and coarse-grained), QM/MM methods, ab initio MD, Kinetic Monte Caro, constrained DFT , lattice Boltzmann, or cellular simulation. (2) Expertise in machine learning for material design or/and development of machine-learning force field parameters

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Quantum software and the MD simulation software. Programming skills in Python, Pytorch, C++, C, or Fortran

Job Duty

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.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 50

Job Duty

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

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty

The postdoctoral researcher will prepare manuscripts, develop scientific presentations, and communicate research outcomes…