Remote Senior Research Scientist: Energy Storage & Grids

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 2.001.000 - 3.168.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote-first role

Flexible hours

Technology stipend

Professional development funding

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join a remote Renewable Energy Systems team. You will lead research on energy storage, grid integration, and smart grid technologies, and collaborate with a distributed global team.

The role focuses on developing algorithms, publishing in journals, mentoring juniors, and ensuring safe, ethical research. PhD plus 7+ years in energy tech required; strong publication record and programming skills preferred.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Physics or related with energy focus.
• 7+ years in renewable energy research (solar/wind/battery).
• Publications and conference presentations in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong understanding of power systems and energy storage.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and power system tools.
• Proficient Python for data analysis and modelling.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior researchers.
• Experience with remote collaboration and cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Conduct R&D in renewable energy systems, emphasizing storage and grid integration.
• Design experimental protocols to evaluate performance of new technologies.
• Analyze datasets from simulations and trials to derive insights.
• Develop algorithms/models to optimize energy generation and storage.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and policy analysts.
• Publish papers and draft patent applications.
• Present findings at conferences and maintain research standards.
• Mentor junior researchers and ensure safety and ethics in activities.

Kenntnisse

Renewable energy

Python programming

Matlab/Simulink

Data analysis

Technical writing

Mentoring

Remote teamwork

Ausbildung

PhD in related energy field

Tools

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join a remote Renewable Energy Systems team. You will lead research on energy storage, grid integration, and smart grid technologies, and collaborate with a distributed global team.

The role focuses on developing algorithms, publishing in journals, mentoring juniors, and ensuring safe, ethical research. PhD plus 7+ years in energy tech required; strong publication record and programming skills preferred.