Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00060PO25
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 Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Mathematics
Advertised Salary Range	Post Doctoral Fellow - 43,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Part Time
Hours per Week	28
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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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 "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	No
Sick Leave	No

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	This is a Postdoctoral Associate position in the area of mathematical foundations of data science and machine learning in a boarder sense in the Department of Mathematics. The candidates are expected to contribute to synergistically bridging important theoretical developments in mathematics and vibrant emerging mathematical foundations in Data Science/Machine Learning.
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	Ph.D. in Mathematics
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	The candidates are expected to contribute to synergistically bridging importanttheoretical developments in mathematics and vibrant emerging mathematical foundations in Data Science/Machine Learning. Programming and computing capabilities in at least one programming language is required. It is also desired to have prior knowledge in parallel/GPU computing.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Doing research problems in the area of mathematical foundations of data science and machine learning. The postdoc will assist with ongoing research projects, ensuring the advancement of scientific knowledge. Additionally, they will actively participate in seminars, both as a learner and a presenter, to stay updated with the latest developments in their field and to share their findings.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Mentorship will be a key responsibility, as the postdoc will guide graduate students through their research endeavors, providing valuable insights and support. Furthermore, they will mentor undergraduate students participating in the summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, helping to foster the next generation of researchers by offering guidance, feedback, and encouragement throughout their projects.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Organizing the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer school, supervising graduate students and undergraduate students, leading group discussions and research project during the 6-week summer program.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Attending bi-weekly team meetings and bi-weekly RTG seminars.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Supervising graduate and undergraduate students’ research as needed.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Attending relevant conferences to make representations and reports the outcomeof the research as needed.
Essential Function	No
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Any other related duties, as asked by PI or CoPIs.
Essential Function	No
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	2
Desired Start Date	05/16/2025
Position End Date	05/15/2026
Job Open Date	03/14/2025
Job Close Date	06/11/2025
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 June 11, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184591
EEO Statement	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.