Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Number

TMP02167PO20

Classification Title

Post Doctoral Fellow

Advertised Title

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

College of Engineering and Computing

Department

CEC Chemical Engineering

Salary

$47,500

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

40

Work Schedule

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category

Post-doctoral

About University Of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina System is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report), three regional comprehensive universities ( USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses ( USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Diversity Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary
A Post-Doctoral fellow in Chemical Engineering will provide expertise in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and micro-kinetic modeling of organic and metallic systems. Under the supervision of the principal investigator, this individual will develop multi-scale models to describe the structure-performance relationship of supported metal clusters and nano-particles, develop machine learning tools for heterogeneous catalysis applications, and assist in the writing of proposals in this area.

Qualifications
The candidate must have demonstrated completion of all requirements for the PhD in Chemical Engineering, closely related science or engineering discipline and be awaiting official awarding of the degree by the start date of the position.

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

01/04/2021

Proposed End Date

Job Open Date

09/09/2020

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

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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Position Attributes

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents

Curriculum Vitae