Post Doctoral Researcher
About the role
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research or service that provides further development of career skills or opportunities to learn new research techniques.
- Possible research projects may include reactive extrusion, high-performance composite materials, and/or microphase-separated polymeric materials.
- Work under the guidance of a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda.
- Supervise research assistants and laboratory personnel.
Requirements
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field by the start date of employment.
Skills
- Expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry.
- Familiarity with polymer analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, IR, GPC, TGA, DSC, rheology).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.