Remote Senior Research Scientist, Renewable Energy Systems

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Remote work flexibility

Competitive remuneration

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Renewable Energy Systems for a fully remote role. You will lead projects on solar, storage, and grid integration, collaborating with a global team to advance sustainable energy technologies.

You will publish findings, mentor researchers, and help secure funding while working from a flexible, remote setup that spans national and international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE/ME/Materials/Physics with renewable focus.
• Minimum 7 years post-PhD renewable energy research.
• Experience in PV, batteries, grid modernization, or energy management.
• Strong modeling and simulation skills (Python, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Excellent publication and conference record.
• Strong remote collaboration and leadership for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects on novel renewable energy technologies.
• Investigate materials and designs for solar cells, wind, energy storage.
• Develop models for energy system performance and grid integration.
• Perform techno-economic analyses of solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate components.
• Publish in high-impact journals and present at conferences.
• Secure research funding through proposals.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide technical development.
• Stay updated on global energy and policy developments.
• Contribute to IP portfolio through patents and innovations.

Skills

Research leadership

Remote collaboration

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Publication track record

Education

PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials/Physics or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Renewable Energy Systems for a fully remote role. You will lead projects on solar, storage, and grid integration, collaborating with a global team to advance sustainable energy technologies.

You will publish findings, mentor researchers, and help secure funding while working from a flexible, remote setup that spans national and international partners.