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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number RTF00166PO26 USC Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387 Business Title (Internal Title) Post-Doctoral Fellow Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Engineering and Computing Department CEC Chemical Engineering Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule
Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Post-doctoral
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South Carolina Retirement No State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow in the MCEC Department of Chemical Engineering will conduct catalyst synthesis and characterization to understand catalyst behavior in anion-exchange membrane electrolyzer cells.
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Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job Duties
Job Duty
Perform laboratory experiments to synthesize novel catalysts, analyze experimental results, maintain research documentation, and contribute to the preparation of technical reports, publications, and presentations. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students to support ongoing research projects and advance catalyst development efforts.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty
Review and evaluate scientific literature on catalyst synthesis, characterization, and testing to support research activities. Summarize findings from peer-reviewed publications, identify relevant techniques and approaches, and apply knowledge gained to assist with the design, execution, and interpretation of catalyst research projects.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Prepare and maintain research documentation, including progress reports, technical reports, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, funding proposal contributions, and presentations for meetings, seminars, and professional conferences. Analyze and summarize research data, develop written and visual materials using standard software applications, and communicate research findings to support sponsored research activities, collaboration with external partners, and the dissemination of scientific results.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Analyze and present research findings from catalyst synthesis and characterization studies to the PI, research team, and project sponsors. Develop PowerPoint presentations and other technical materials, communicate experimental results, discuss research progress and challenges, and contribute to technical discussions that support project planning, reporting requirements, and achievement of research goals.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Conduct catalyst and device characterization using microscopy, X-ray techniques, spectroscopy, and electrochemical methods to verify catalyst structures and evaluate performance. Assemble electrochemical cells, perform testing and data analysis, document results, and support the comparison of experimental findings with theoretical predictions.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Position End Date 08/31/2027 Job Open Date 07/14/2026 Job Close Date 08/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
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We are only accepting applications submitted by August 28, 2026.
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