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Assistant Scientist

State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Job Responsibilities

Assistant Scientist Department: CEC Electrical Engineering Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC 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. Advertised Job Summary The Assistant Scientist in the Department of Chemical Engineering will be creating battery materials, testing battery cells, writing reports, writing proposals and managing project resources/budgeting.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Communicate clearly and effectively in English. - Electrochemical data collection and analysis. - Proposal writing. - Publication writing - Budgeting.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date 10/12/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants must upload a copy of their C.V/resume' and provide detailed work history in the employment history section of the application. 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 October 12, 2026. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9874378 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. je-e152b0fdab97410d95ffd7ef9f103e52

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