About this position
Logo:
Posting Number:
RTF00028PO21
USC Market Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow
Link to USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/8219
Business Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
College of Arts and Sciences
Department:
CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours per Week:
40
Type of Faculty Position:
Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)
Basis :
12 months
Job Search Category:
Other
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.
South Carolina Retirement:
Yes
State Insurance Programs:
Yes
Annual Leave:
Yes
Sick Leave:
Yes
Advertised Job Summary:
A postdoctoral scholar will work on combining density functional theory calculations and machine learning (ML) to model the life- cycle stability in beyond-lithium ion batteries.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience in scientific programming, atomistic simulations and/or ML. Experience in LiS coin cell battery synthesis. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment are essential.
Job Duty:
Performing simulations using quantum mechanical-based methods implemented in standard software.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage of Time:
30
Job Duty:
Synthesis and preparation of coin-cell batteries
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage of Time:
50
Job Duty:
Preparation of manuscripts via compiling, plotting, analyzing, discussing, and communicating results
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage of Time:
20
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
Desired Start Date:
08/01/2021
Position End Date :
08/01/2022
Job Open Date:
06/17/2021
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 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.
Quicklink for Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/99537
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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