Remote Postdoc in Materials Science: Synthesis & Innovation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development support

Virtual collaboration tools

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a PhD-level Postdoctoral Researcher to join a remote-first program focused on the synthesis and characterization of novel materials for energy, electronics, and catalysis. You will design experiments and analyze data from your home office, collaborating with scientists worldwide.

The role emphasizes independent research, publication-quality work, and effective communication in a remote setting. A competitive stipend and health insurance are offered as part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with a strong publication record.
• Hands-on experience with materials synthesis techniques.
• Proficiency with advanced materials characterization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work remotely.
• Ability to design and execute independent experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments for synthesis of novel materials.
• Characterize structural, electronic and optical properties.
• Analyze data and identify directions for further work.
• Collaborate with team to develop materials with specific functions.
• Stay current with literature and present findings remotely.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present research.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and records.
• Contribute to a collaborative remote research environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent researcher

Remote collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

XPS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a PhD-level Postdoctoral Researcher to join a remote-first program focused on the synthesis and characterization of novel materials for energy, electronics, and catalysis. You will design experiments and analyze data from your home office, collaborating with scientists worldwide.

The role emphasizes independent research, publication-quality work, and effective communication in a remote setting. A competitive stipend and health insurance are offered as part of the benefits.