Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00039PO26
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	School of Medicine Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	School of Medicine Columbia
Department	SOMC Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Anticipated Hiring Range	salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	The normal work schedule may vary and will be established by the supervisor.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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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.

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	No
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), serves as a Post-Doctoral Fellow pursuing immunology and molecular biology research using -omics approaches. Studies project focus on the mechanisms underlying inflammatory diseases such as colitis, as well as the effects of various dietary supplements. Performs laboratory research assessing the epigenomic, genomic, and transcriptomic effects, and microbiome following environmental pollutant and dietary supplement exposure on inflammation and cancer. Maintains accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and presents these in informal laboratory discussions, group meetings, formal symposia, and publications. Assists in training other individuals, including students, in the laboratory. Advises principal investigators, research faculty, PDFs, students, and technologists on current methods, ongoing experiments, and future research directions. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in any biomedical or biological sciences, including Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or other related discipline. Previous research experience in immunology and/or -omics research. Ability to work with animals. Demonstrated ability to follow general wet lab practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in bioinformatic analysis.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Knowledgeable of hazards of laboratory activities and biosafety practices, skilled in setting up experiments independently. The ability to troubleshoot and learn novel technology. Required to conduct research activities lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Performs laboratory research assessing the epigenomic, genomic, and transcriptomic effects, and microbiome following environmental pollutant and dietary supplement exposure on inflammation and cancer.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	50

Job Duty	Maintains accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and presents these in informal laboratory discussions, group meetings, formal symposia, and publications.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Assists in training other individuals, including students, in the laboratory.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Advises principal investigators, research faculty, PDFs, students, and technologists on current methods, ongoing experiments, and future research directions.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

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.	Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Job Open Date	03/10/2026
Job Close Date	04/24/2026
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 April 24, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203300
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