Lead Scientist, Advanced Materials & Nanotech

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Conference travel support

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in Mahikeng, North West, to lead pioneering research in materials science and nanotechnology. You will supervise projects, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to publications and grant applications.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and a strong track record in materials characterization techniques and nanoscale fabrication, working in a collaborative academic and industrial research setting.

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in materials-related field with strong publication record.
• Minimum of 6 years post-doctoral research experience in materials science or nanotechnology.
• Proven expertise in synthesis and characterization of advanced materials, especially nanomaterials.
• Proficiency with a range of materials characterization techniques and data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Conduct cutting-edge research in materials science and nanotechnology.
• Design and execute complex experiments using SEM, TEM, XRD, AFM, XPS and spectroscopy.
• Develop fabrication methods for nanomaterials, thin films, and composites.
• Analyze experimental data to understand material properties and performance.
• Lead research projects from concept to completion, including proposals and grant writing.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics or related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

AFM

XPS

Spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in Mahikeng, North West, to lead pioneering research in materials science and nanotechnology. You will supervise projects, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to publications and grant applications.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and a strong track record in materials characterization techniques and nanoscale fabrication, working in a collaborative academic and industrial research setting.