Post Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Engineering

Posting Summary

Logo For Posting
Posting Number	RTF00047PO25
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 Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with qualifications – $52,250
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pmMust be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other

About USC

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.

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.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for operating and maintaining a LECO GC-time-of-flight mass spectrometer, a LECO HRT high resolution GC-time-of-flight mass spectrometer, and an Agilent single quadrupole GC-mass spectrometer, and quantitative and non-target analysis will be conducted to measure and identify DBPs, including halocyclopentadienes, in drinking water. The associate will also be responsible for data analysis, preparation of written reports and manuscripts, as well as oral presentations and mentoring graduate students in the laboratory.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty. (Must have degree by start of employment)
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree by the start date of employment in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field with expertise in drinking water DBPs and GC-high resolution-MS. This expertise could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Experience in operating and maintaining GC-mass spectrometers, including high resolution-MS, expertise with quantification of DBPs using GC-MS, and expertise in the identification of unknown contaminants using GC-high resolution-MS.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Operates and maintainsa LECO GC-time-of-flight mass spectrometer, a LECO HRT high resolution GC-time-of-flight mass spectrometer, and an Agilent single quadrupole GC-mass spectrometer, and conducts quantitative and non-target analysis to measure and identify DBPs, including halocyclopentadienes, in drinking water. This is accomplished by running mass spectrometry analyses utilizing quantitative methods with internal calibration and non-target analysis using GC-high resolution-MS.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Analyze and interpret experimental data to quantify halocyclopentadiene DBPs and other DBPs and to identify new DBPs in drinking water. This is done by graphing GC-MS data and carrying out analysis of spectra, as well as interpreting GC-high resolution mass spectra to identify new DBPs.
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, as required by the funding agency for the dissemination of research. This is accomplished by written summaries of experimental findings and data analysis.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Interact and coordinate efforts with undergraduate and graduate students in the same research group to facilitate drinking water research. This is accomplished by daily discussions with group members.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Contribute to developing grant proposals for carrying out drinking water research. This is accomplished by providing data analysis and interpretation and written summaries of experimental results.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

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	03/16/2025
Position End Date	03/15/2026
Job Open Date	03/05/2025
Job Close Date	06/02/2025
Open Until Filled	No
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.We are only accepting applications submitted by June 2, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184061
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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have or will you have a Doctoral (PH.D.) degree by the start date of employment in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field with expertise in drinking water DBPs and GC-high resolution-MS? This expertise could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program.
- Yes
- No
* If selected for this position will you be willing to accept the advertised salary?
- Yes
- No