Post-Doctoral Fellow - Mechanical Engineering
Job Description
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Full job description
For Posting
Posting Number
RTF00070PO24
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 Engineering and Computing
Department
CEC Mechanical Engineering
Advertised Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Schedule
Standard number of work hours per week are 37.5 hours/week; Monday – Friday; one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to support the needs of the University and/or Department
Type of Staff Position
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Post-doctoral
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.
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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 About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at 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
No
State Insurance Programs
Yes
Annual Leave
Yes
Sick Leave
Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Research and development of a methodology to develop a Multiphysics process model for automated composite material manufacturing and to characterize composite material properties for the LS-DYNA MAT213 mode
Required Education and Experience
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related field (e.g., Materials Science or Aerospace Engineering)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Digital image correlation, finite element modeling and simulation, experimental mechanics, mechanics and manufacturing of composite materials.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Contribute to research on development of a multiphysics process model methodology to characterize heterogeneous material properties.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
50
Job Duty
Contribute to research on development of an experimental methodology to determine composite material properties for the LS-DYNA MAT213 model.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Prepare scholarly works acceptable for presentation or publication.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Prepare scholarly works acceptable for presentation or publication.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Assist PI with oversight of 2 graduate students in the same group.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
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
Position End Date
Job Open Date
03/06/2024
Job Close Date
03/30/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Make certain to provide the following information on the application:
Make certain to provide the following information on the application:
- Your Legal Name
- Valid Email Address that you can access for at least six (6) months after the hire date
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Applicants should be prepared to upload:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- List of references and their contact information
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 March 30, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165264
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