Catalysis Research Scientist (Chemical Engineering)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Research grants

Health and retirement contributions

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Catalysis Research Scientist for a fully remote role based in South Africa. The role focuses on fundamental research and development of catalytic materials and processes to enable greener chemical production.

You will design and conduct advanced experiments, analyze complex reactions, and collaborate with international teams to advance catalysis technologies. A PhD with 5+ years post-doctoral or industry experience is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field with catalysis focus.
• Minimum of 5 years post-PhD or industrial research experience in catalysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Experience with computational modeling of catalytic processes is advantageous.
• Proven track record of publications and presentations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel catalytic materials for various reactions.
• Study catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability under diverse conditions.
• Develop and optimize reaction engineering principles for catalytic processes.
• Use spectroscopy, microscopy, and chromatography for analysis.
• Model and simulate catalytic reaction kinetics and reactor performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams on advances.
• Interpret data and report on catalyst performance insights.
• Prepare research reports and publications for journals.
• Contribute to IP through disclosures and patents.
• Stay updated on catalysis and chemical engineering advances.

Connaissances

Catalysis research

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Formation

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

Outils

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Chromatography

Computational modeling

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is a world-renowned research institution at the forefront of chemical innovation, seeking a highly motivated Catalysis Research Scientist to join their advanced materials division. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to contribute your expertise from your home office. The role focuses on the fundamental research and development of novel catalytic materials and processes that are essential for sustainable chemical transformations. You will be responsible for designing and conducting cutting-edge experiments, analyzing complex catalytic reactions, and contributing to the development of next-generation chemical technologies. We are looking for a scientifically rigorous individual with a strong background in heterogeneous or homogeneous catalysis, reaction engineering, and materials science. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists globally and drive impactful research in a remote-first environment, contributing to greener and more efficient chemical production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel catalytic materials for various chemical reactions.
• Conduct in-depth studies on catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability under diverse reaction conditions.
• Develop and optimize reaction engineering principles for catalytic processes.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy, chromatography) for material and reaction analysis.
• Model and simulate catalytic reaction kinetics and reactor performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams to advance catalytic technologies.
• Interpret complex experimental data and draw meaningful conclusions regarding catalyst performance.
• Prepare high-quality research reports, publications for peer-reviewed journals, and presentations.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in catalysis and chemical engineering research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field with a strong focus on catalysis.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industrial research experience in catalysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Proficiency with relevant analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Experience with computational modeling and simulation of catalytic processes is a significant advantage.
• Proven track record of research achievements, including publications and presentations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration and reporting.
• Must be legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and research grant opportunities.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities to publish research in leading scientific journals.
• Access to state-of-the-art virtual research tools and simulation software.
• Collaborative international research environment.
• Support for professional development and conference participation.