Remote Senior Materials Scientist—Nanotech & Polymers

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Funding for professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Materials Science. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on innovating materials, leading projects from concept to publication, with activities spanning nanomaterials, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

You will apply advanced characterization techniques, collaborate with partners, and mentor junior researchers while contributing to patents and scholarly work.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong materials science background.
• Minimum 5 years of post-PhD or industrial research experience.
• Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of research projects in advanced materials science.
• Synthesize and characterize novel materials, including nanomaterials, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
• Utilize advanced analytical and spectroscopic techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, NMR, FTIR, XPS) for materials characterization.
• Evaluate material properties and performance for specific applications (energy, electronics, biomedical).
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols and methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external research partners to advance projects.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Manage research budgets and timelines, and mentor junior researchers.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in materials science.
• Contribute to patent applications and the commercialization of new technologies.

Skills

Materials science expertise

Synthesis of materials

Characterization techniques

Publications experience

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

NMR

FTIR

XPS

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Materials Science. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on innovating materials, leading projects from concept to publication, with activities spanning nanomaterials, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

You will apply advanced characterization techniques, collaborate with partners, and mentor junior researchers while contributing to patents and scholarly work.