Lead Materials Scientist - Research & Innovation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Híbrido; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive base salary

Health and retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Research Scientist in Materials Science for a client in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive innovative materials development from concept to prototype.

The role emphasizes synthesis, characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy), process scaling, data analysis, and dissemination through reports, publications, and patents. A PhD and strong leadership experience are essential.

Qualificações

• Ph.D. in Materials Science or closely related field.
• 7+ years post-doctoral experience in materials science with a strong experimental focus.
• Proven experience leading research teams or projects.
• Strong publication record and/or patent portfolio.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of materials scientists and engineers, fostering collaboration and productivity.
• Conceptualize, design, and execute experimental programs for synthesis, characterization, and application of novel materials.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of advanced materials labs (SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy).
• Develop scalable materials processing methods with cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze complex data and propose future research directions.
• Prepare technical reports, papers for publication, and patent applications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with product development and manufacturing for technology transfer.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Experimental design

Data analysis

Materials synthesis

Characterization

Formação académica

Ph.D. in Materials Science or closely related field

Ferramentas

SEM

TEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Research Scientist in Materials Science for a client in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive innovative materials development from concept to prototype.

The role emphasizes synthesis, characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy), process scaling, data analysis, and dissemination through reports, publications, and patents. A PhD and strong leadership experience are essential.