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Post Doctoral Fellow
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
9801264
Agency
University of South Carolina
Opening Date
09/08/2026
Closing Date
10/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9801264
Class Code:
UK63
Position Number:
9801264
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
Unclassified
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Post Doctoral FellowDepartment: CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, EnvironmentPart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range:About UofSCFrom 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 bachelors 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.Advertised Job SummaryJoin the University of South Carolinas School of Earth, Ocean and Environment and contribute to innovative computational research addressing important questions in ocean, coastal, and climate science. The successful candidate will conduct research in areas such as large-scale and regional ocean dynamics, coastal circulation, ocean-ecosystem interactions, water-mass analysis, and regional climate downscaling, with a primary focus on developing, implementing, and analyzing high-resolution regional ocean simulations.Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, the candidate will conduct numerical experiments, analyze physical and biogeochemical model outputs, and compare model results with observational and reanalysis datasets. The position also offers opportunities to coordinate research activities, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to scientific reports and research proposals, and present research at professional conferences.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Fluency in Fortran, Python, and/or Matlab;Demonstrated record of independently led research.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications- Preferred Expertise in physical oceanography and/or environmental fluid mechanics- Expertise in ocean circulation modeling- Ability to independently design and generate simulations using the Regional Oceanic Modeling System (ROMS) or other related codes (e.g., MOM6) realistic and/or idealized configurations.- Ability to analyze TB of NetCDF ocean model output;- Fluency in Fortran, Python, and/or Matlab;- Demonstrated record of independently led research.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date10/17/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 October 17, 2026.To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9801264EEO StatementThe 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.je-f1a2179941e64104a60a2674796bd6ff
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208
Phone 803-777-3821
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