Materials Research Scientist: Advanced Materials Innovation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive contract rate

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, invites applications for a Research Scientist to advance materials discovery and applications in an industrial R&D setting. You will lead experiments from design to data reporting, collaborating with engineers to integrate new materials into products.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics with 3+ years of hands-on synthesis and characterization.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on research experience in materials synthesis and characterization.
• Proficiency with material characterization techniques and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presentations.

Responsabilités

• Conduct experimental research into synthesis, processing, and characterization of novel materials.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate material properties under various conditions.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy) for material analysis.
• Interpret data and draw conclusions on material behavior and potential applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to integrate new materials into products.
• Prepare technical reports, papers, and presentations of findings.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Stay updated on advancements in materials science.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

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

Outils

SEM

TEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Description du poste

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, invites applications for a Research Scientist to advance materials discovery and applications in an industrial R&D setting. You will lead experiments from design to data reporting, collaborating with engineers to integrate new materials into products.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics with 3+ years of hands-on synthesis and characterization.