Remote Senior Principal Scientist Materials Science

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation package

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Principal Scientist in Materials Science to lead advanced research initiatives from home. You will shape research directions, guide a global team, and drive innovation in materials development and processing.

The role emphasizes a strong publication record, strategic thinking, and outstanding communication for remote collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field with 10+ years of R&D experience.
Expertise in materials characterization and processing.
Strong publication record and leadership in research teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage cutting-edge research projects in materials science, defining strategic directions.
Design, execute, and interpret experiments to develop new materials.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate findings into applications.
Publish high-impact papers and file patents when appropriate.
Mentor junior scientists and foster remote collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Materials characterization

Research project management

Characterization techniques

Remote collaboration

Publications

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Thermal analysis

Job description

The role emphasizes a strong publication record, strategic thinking, and outstanding communication for remote collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

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