Job Description:

Logo:

Posting Number:

STA01630PO22

Job Family:

Research

Job Function:

Research

USC Market Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133714

Job Level:

R1 - Research

Business Title (Internal Title):

Post Doctoral Fellow

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department:

CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry

State Pay Band:

Unclassified

Advertised Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm


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

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Post-doctoral

About University of South Carolina:

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.

Inclusive Excellence 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:

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, this individual will assist in conducting research on supported bimetallic nanoclusters as models systems for understanding and developing commercial heterogeneous catalysts. The duties of the position are to: (1) operate and maintain an ultrahigh vacuum chamber in which surface science experiments will be conducted; (2) analyze and interpret data; (3) prepare written progress reports related to research and contribute to scholarly works acceptable for presentation or publication; (4) interact and coordinate efforts with undergraduate and graduate students in the same research group; and (5) contribute to developing grant proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. by the start date of employment (ABDs may be considered) in materials science or a related field with expertise in surface science. This expertise could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise with ultrahigh vacuum surface science techniques.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Expertise in operating and maintaining ultrahigh vacuum chambers, expertise with carrying out scanning tunneling microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy experiments, ability to analyze and interpret data from the experiments above, ability to prepare written and oral reports to summarize experimental results.

Job Duty:

Operate and maintain ultrahigh vacuum chambers in which surface science experiments will be conducted with a focus on atomic-scale surface structure.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

40

Job Duty:

Analyze and interpret experimental data.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Prepare written progress reports related to research and contribute to scholarly works acceptable for presentation or publication.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Interact and coordinate efforts with undergraduate and graduate students in the same research group.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Contribute to developing grant proposals.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies:

2

Desired Start Date:

02/01/2023

Job Open Date:

11/14/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/134892

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.

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