Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 16 Jan 2024
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA01257PO23 |
| Job Family | Research |
| Job Function | Research |
| USC Market Title | Post Doctoral Fellow |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133718 |
| Job Level | R2 - Research |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Post Doctoral Researcher (Peng) |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment |
| State Pay Band | Unclassified |
| Approved Starting Salary | Commensurate with qualifications |
| Advertised Salary Range | $54,000 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | Standard working hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| 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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| 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 FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | This postdoctoral researcher will carry out research in marine microbial ecology and biochemistry. Tasks include but are not limited to microbial cultivation, bioinformatic analysis, writing manuscripts, and training graduate students. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | The position requires a PhD in Earth or Ocean Sciences or a closely related field with expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, or quantitative/computational biology, microbial cultivation skills, knowledge of python and bioinformatics tools, potential for or evidence of strong publication record, excellent verbal and written communication skills. This expertise could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Expertise in microbiology, stable isotope biogeochemistry, molecular biology, or quantitative/computational biology, microbial cultivation skills, knowledge of python and bioinformatics tools, potential for or evidence of strong publication record, excellent verbal and written communication skills. This expertise could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Expertise in microbiology, stable isotope biogeochemistry,, molecular biology, or quantitative/computational biology, microbial cultivation skills, knowledge of python and bioinformatics tools, potential for or evidence of strong publication record, outstanding verbal and written communication skills. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Field and laboratory experimental work. Will travel to the field, such as the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, to collect seawater and sediment samples. Will use collected samples for DNA and RNA extraction in the laboratory, as well as microbial cultivation. Some samples will be used for incubation experiments. The physiology of marine microorganisms will be characterized in the lab by cultivation under different conditions. Perform 15N incubations to determine the contribution of salt marsh sediment fungi to nitrous oxide production. WORKSITES: Primary: UofSC School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment, 701 Sumter Street, EWS Bldg., 6th floor, Columbia, SC 29208 Field: Georgetown County, SC |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 40 |
| Job Duty | Data analysis and drafting manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. Will use bioinformatics software to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data generated from field and lab experiments. Proficiency in R, Matlab, and/or Python is required for data analysis and figure generation. Will provide scientific findings which will be summarized in manuscripts submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 40 |
| Job Duty | Training graduate students . |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Attend national and international academic conferences and make presentations. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
Position Attributes
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.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | 02/01/2024 |
| Job Open Date | 10/12/2023 |
| Job Close Date | 01/16/2024 |
| 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 January 16, 2024. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154594 |
| EEO Statement | The 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. |