Innovative Polymer Composite Scientist, R&D Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Access to advanced laboratory equip.

Conferences and professional growth

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Senior Materials Scientist specializing in Polymer Composites to join a Port Elizabeth R&D team. You will design, develop, and characterize innovative composite materials with enhanced properties for industrial applications.

You will lead projects, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to intellectual property generation while applying polymer science, processing, and characterization expertise in a state-of-the-art materials facility.

Qualificações

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in development and characterization of polymer composites.
• Extensive knowledge of polymer chemistry, composite manufacturing processes, and material testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with material characterization techniques such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM, and mechanical testing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead research and development initiatives for new polymer composite materials and formulations.
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize material properties, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance.
• Develop and optimize processing techniques for composite materials, such as molding, extrusion, and additive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to translate material innovations into commercial products.
• Investigate material failures, identify root causes, and propose solutions to enhance material performance and durability.
• Contribute to patent applications and scientific publications, showcasing advancements in composite materials science.

Conhecimentos

Polymer chemistry

Material characterization

Composite manufacturing

DSC

TGA

FTIR

SEM

Cross-functional teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Formação académica

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Polymer Science

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

DSC

TGA

FTIR

SEM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks a Senior Materials Scientist specializing in Polymer Composites to join a Port Elizabeth R&D team. You will design, develop, and characterize innovative composite materials with enhanced properties for industrial applications.

You will lead projects, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to intellectual property generation while applying polymer science, processing, and characterization expertise in a state-of-the-art materials facility.