<p>To navigate through this form, please use the "Prev" and "Save & Continue" buttons at the top of the page. Do not use your browser's "Back" button as it will not save your progress and data will be lost.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>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 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Type of Faculty Position Faculty Research Grant (FRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below</p> <p>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.</p> <p>South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Performing simulations using quantum mechanical-based methods implemented in standard software.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty</p> <p>Synthesis and preparation of coin-cell batteries</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty</p> <p>Preparation of manuscripts via compiling, plotting, analyzing, discussing, and communicating results</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Desired Start Date 08/01/2021 Position End Date 08/01/2022 Job Open Date 06/17/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/99537 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Curriculum Vitae </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>