Remote Principal Materials Scientist - Nanomaterials

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 3,046,000 - 4,230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary

Premium health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Home office stipend

Sabbatical opportunity

Global network of leading scientists

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in Materials Science for a fully remote role. You will lead research programs on novel materials for energy, electronics, and aerospace, guiding a team of scientists and collaborating across functions.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, mentorship, and publication, with opportunities to shape strategy and contribute to IP. Remote work enables collaboration across time zones while driving impactful results.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• 10+ years of post-doctoral research experience leading independent projects.
• Strong publications and ability to mentor researchers.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research initiatives in nanomaterials, polymers, composites or ceramics.
• Develop synthesis and processing techniques for new materials.
• Characterize material properties with advanced analytical tools.
• Model and simulate material behavior to optimize design.
• Mentor junior researchers and publish in top journals.

Skills

Research leadership

Mentoring

Scientific communication

Python

MATLAB

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

DFT

Molecular dynamics

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Thermal analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in Materials Science for a fully remote role. You will lead research programs on novel materials for energy, electronics, and aerospace, guiding a team of scientists and collaborating across functions.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, mentorship, and publication, with opportunities to shape strategy and contribute to IP. Remote work enables collaboration across time zones while driving impactful results.