Postdoctoral Materials Scientist — Advanced Materials Research

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

State-of-the-art facilities

Conference support

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science to lead experimental investigations and material characterization. You will work in a cutting-edge facility focused on novel materials for industrial applications, collaborating with engineers and scientists.

The role emphasizes meticulous experimentation, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities for professional growth and presenting findings at national and international conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related field.
• Experience with synthesis and characterization of materials (polymers, ceramics, composites, metals).
• Proficiency in a range of materials characterization techniques.
• Strong understanding of structure-property relationships in materials.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to synthesize, process, and characterize advanced materials.
• Utilize SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and correlate properties with structure and processing.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for conferences.
• Collaborate with senior researchers on planning, execution, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and safety protocols.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Lab safety

Synthesis & characterization

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Mechanical testing

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science to lead experimental investigations and material characterization. You will work in a cutting-edge facility focused on novel materials for industrial applications, collaborating with engineers and scientists.

The role emphasizes meticulous experimentation, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities for professional growth and presenting findings at national and international conferences.