At a Glance


  • Sponsored program and research awards at the University of South Carolina rose 6.7% over last year, totaling $185 million for fiscal year 2007. Carolina faculty achieved a 23% increase in funding from the NSF.
  • The University will be hiring 250 additional faculty members over the next several years.
  • Development of the Innovista research district will include opening two new facilities in 2008 and continued progress on several research initiatives in alternative energy, computational science, nanotechnology, and biomedical science.
  • The College of Engineering and Computing graduated 46 doctoral students in 2007 - second only to the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • The College of Engineering and Computing is consistently producing NSF CAREER Award winners each year. Our faculty have also won numerous awards in their various disciplines.

College of Engineering and Computing Faculty Search: Future Fuels™ Director, University 0f South Carolina


The University of South Carolina is currently seeking an outstanding candidate to direct its Future Fuels™ initiative.  This person will provide strategic leadership for faculty recruitment and the overall scientific direction of USC’s energy-related research and technology efforts.

The goals of the Future Fuels™ initiative are expanding USC’s internationally recognized research and educational programs in energy-related areas, and supporting the creation of a technology transfer and business development cluster in alternative energy within the state.

  • Candidates must possess a doctorate in the physical sciences or engineering, and a record of exemplary research in energy-related technologies.
  • Candidates are expected to have credentials and a record of achievement consistent with the granting of tenure at the rank of Professor. 
  • Candidates also need strong organizational skills; outstanding written and verbal skills; and the ability to interact with all levels of industry, state and local government.  Further details about this position can be found at www.futurefuels.sc.edu.
  • Applications should include a current resume, a strategy for the development of USC’s Future Fuels initiative, and the names and affiliations of at least three references. 
  • Applications will be kept confidential within the extent allowed by state law. Nominations and applications should be sent to John W. Weidner, Chair of the Search Committee, Office of the Vice President for Research and Health Sciences, Osborne Administration Building, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.
  • To apple for the position, also go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
    Click on “Search Postings” on left.

    Under “Search Posting” you can enter any of the following to find this job:

    • Requisition Number: 043223
    • Type of position: Faculty
    • Job Title: Future Fuels Director
    • Department: College of Engineering and Computing
    • Category: Faculty
    • Campus: USC Columbia

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