Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00144PO25
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 Chemistry and Biochemistry
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with qualifications - $52,250
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
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	Other

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South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The selected candidate will provide critical expertise in organic synthesis and will be responsible for training graduate students in this area. Additionally, this role will play a key part in advancing one of Dr. Leung’s major research directions: the development of chloride-sensitive fluorophores for biomedical imaging applications.
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. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related field by the start date of employment with expertise in fluorophore synthesis and bio-conjugation. Strong publication record.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Expertise in organic synthesis and bio-conjugation Knowledge and expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from common analytical instruments such as UV-Vis, NMR, MS Ability to initiate tasks and work well independently Ability to engage in collaborative team work Documented evidence of publications in related fields Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); Strong writing and editorial skills: ability to independently handle the preparation of sponsor reports and research manuscripts

Job Duties

Job Duty	Design and synthesize chloride-sensitive fluorescent indicators and organelle-targeting motifs. Design and synthesize chloride-sensitive fluorescent indicators and organelle-targeting motifs. Create organelle-selective imaging tools for organelle chemotype fingerprinting, a key aim of the research program. Use synthetic organic chemistry methods to develop and optimize fluorescent indicators and organelle-targeting ligands.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	35

Job Duty	Design and synthesize multi-fluorophore assemblies for the development of quantitative reporters for live cell imaging. Design and synthesize multi-fluorophore assemblies for the development of quantitative reporters for live cell imaging Develop quantitative imaging tools for quantifying organellar chloride, a key aim of the research program. Use synthetic organic chemistry methods to develop and prepare the organelle-selective multi-fluorophore assemblies.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	35

Job Duty	Draft scientific manuscripts and contribute to peer-reviewed publications Draft scientific manuscripts and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Disseminate research findings and establish the scientific impact of the developed tools. Compile and interpret data, conduct literature reviews, and write collaboratively with the Principle Investigator (PI) and team.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory. Support student development and ensure continuity in research projects. Assist with hands-on training, troubleshooting, and providing scientific guidance under the supervision of the Principle Investigator (PI).
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.	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/01/2025
Position End Date	07/31/2026
Job Open Date	07/11/2025
Job Close Date	08/25/2025
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 August 25, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190348
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