Remote Research Scientist: Renewable Energy Systems

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Research Scientist specializing in renewable energy systems for a fully remote role. You will conduct theoretical and experimental research, model new designs, and analyze data from pilots to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a related field and has experience with solar PV, wind, batteries, or grid integration, and excels in a remote team setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to renewable energy.
• Experience in solar PV, wind, battery storage, or grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and experimental research into renewable energy technologies.
• Develop and model new system designs and operational strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through virtual tools.
• Prepare research proposals, reports, and publications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

COMSOL

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Research Scientist specializing in renewable energy systems for a fully remote role. You will conduct theoretical and experimental research, model new designs, and analyze data from pilots to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a related field and has experience with solar PV, wind, batteries, or grid integration, and excels in a remote team setting.