Remote Principal Research Scientist - Advanced Materials

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonuses

Home office stipend

Health, dental, vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in advanced materials for a fully remote position. You will drive pioneering research in polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and other functional materials, delivering impactful discoveries from a home-based setup.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with partners, rigorous publication record, and the ability to work autonomously. Competitive compensation with bonuses and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive research in advanced materials (polymers, composites, nanomaterials, etc.).
• Strong publication record in reputable journals.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on design, synthesis, characterization and application of advanced materials.
• Develop methodologies for materials discovery and performance evaluation.
• Model and simulate material behavior using computational tools.
• Oversee remote data acquisition and analysis from advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on development projects.
• Translate fundamental research findings into practical applications and potential commercialization pathways.
• Publish papers, patents, and technical reports.
• Present findings at international conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Publication record

Communication skills

Remote work

Project management

Grants writing

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Tools

DFT

Molecular dynamics

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Thermal analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in advanced materials for a fully remote position. You will drive pioneering research in polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and other functional materials, delivering impactful discoveries from a home-based setup.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with partners, rigorous publication record, and the ability to work autonomously. Competitive compensation with bonuses and benefits is offered.