Postdoctoral Fellow

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number RTF00026PO20 USC Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/8219 Business Title Postdoctoral Fellow Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Type of Faculty Position Faculty Research Grant (FRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other

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South Carolina Retirement No State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave No Sick Leave No

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Support modeling of marsh responses to sea-level rise and conduct field work. This research grant position is established to support expanded activities or projects.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Ph.D. in marine or coastal related science, engineering or geosciences.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

High level knowledge of multiple computer languages, math, and statistics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A high level of skill in GIS, computer modeling, data analysis using SAS. Good working knowledge of programming languages VB, R, or Python.

Knowledge about coastal processes, especially related to marsh ecology and geomorphology. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, and possess effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of productivity.

Ability to perform manual work outdoors in a harsh environment, e.g. dirt, mud, rain, insects, heat and cold. Must be able to drive a pickup truck and boat. Must have excellent speaking and written English language skills. Must be able to travel overnight.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Analyze tide, LiDAR, SET, TSS, and vegetation data and incorporate into models.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Incorporate that latest 1D version of MEM into a 2D, spatially explicit form.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Synthesize results and write papers for peer reviewed journals.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Participate in field trips to salt marshes to collect data.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Participate in meetings and make presentations to collaborating scientists and sponsors.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Prepare reports and publications.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20

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

Desired Start Date 02/01/2021 Position End Date 01/31/2022 Job Open Date 12/08/2020 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

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This position is open until filled. 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.

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Research Portfolio

• Research Statement

• Other Supporting Documents

• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications