Biotech Jobs in South Carolina

Posting Number RTF00139PO26

USC Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow

Business Title (Internal Title) Post Doctoral Fellow

Campus Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division School of Medicine Columbia

Department SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience

Anticipated Hiring Range $63,480.00

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

* Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
* Must be flexible 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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About University of South Carolina
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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. 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 Yes

State Insurance Programs Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Advertised Job Summary

The Ryan Lab in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support VA and NIH-funded research examining cardiovascular, renal, and immunological control of blood pressure, as well as how chronic stress affects these systems. Under general supervision, the Postdoctoral Fellow will perform experiments using cutting-edge techniques to study how these systems. The individual will demonstrate 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 by the start date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

* The demonstrated ability to write research manuscripts, grants and train undergraduates in the lab is desired.
* PhD in a biomedical science such as physiology, exercise science, pharmacology, or immunology earned by the start date.
* Research experience in cardiovascular or renal physiology, and working with rodents.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Must be highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team. Experience handling rodents (rats and/or mice), experience with rodent surgeries and perfusion, tissue dissection, and physiological measurements of cardiovascular and renal endpoints is critical.
* Excellent English speaking/writing skills required.

Job Duties

Design and conduct research experiments: Designs and conducts original research related to understanding the intersection of immune system function, stress, and cardiovascular or renal outcomes. This will involve work with experimental models, molecular biology, immunology, behavioral studies, and direct physiological measurements.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 50

Data analysis: Responsible for documenting and recording research findings, conducting complex data and statistical analyses, generating summary graphs and tables, and drawing conclusions based on findings.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20

Scientific writing: Synthesizes data findings and writes scientific manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed scientific journals. This will include original research manuscripts, abstracts, reviews, and editorial commentaries. Will also write and submit scientific grants in the form of individual fellowships and will assist with the writing of collaborative research proposals.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15

Scientific communication: Develops oral and poster presentations for submission to, and presentation at, local, regional, and national meetings and conferences.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5

Mentoring: Actively mentors junior members of the laboratory to conduct scientific research.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5

Regulatory compliance: Maintains all appropriate regulatory training and certificates and will assist with the writing of regulatory protocols to support the ongoing laboratory research.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5

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

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026

Job Open Date 06/19/2026

Job Close Date 08/03/2026

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 August 3, 2026.

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