Research Chemist - Catalysis

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks an enthusiastic Research Chemist specializing in catalysis to design, synthesize, and evaluate novel catalysts for industrial transformations. The hybrid role aims to develop efficient, selective, and sustainable catalytic processes within a dynamic research environment.

PhD-level chemist with at least 3 years in catalysis will drive collaboration with scientists, translate lab findings to pilot-scale applications, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry with a catalysis focus.
• Minimum 3 years of research in homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis.
• Strong knowledge of coordination/organo–metallic chemistry or surface science.
• Experience with catalyst synthesis and characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize new homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.
• Evaluate catalyst performance in various reactions and optimize conditions.
• Investigate mechanisms using kinetic studies and spectroscopy.
• Develop scalable, cost-efficient catalytic processes.
• Collaborate with process chemists and engineers to scale to pilot scale.
• Stay updated on catalysis advancements and related fields.

Skills

Catalysis research

Catalyst synthesis

NMR

XRD

Spectroscopy

Reaction analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry with Catalysis focus

Tools

NMR

XRD

Spectroscopy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Research Chemist specializing in Catalysis to join their innovative team in Mahikeng . This hybrid role involves the design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel catalysts for a range of chemical transformations relevant to industrial applications. You will contribute to cutting-edge research, aiming to develop more efficient, selective, and sustainable catalytic processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment, collaborate with leading scientists, and make a tangible impact on chemical process development and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize new homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.


• Evaluate catalyst performance in various chemical reactions, optimizing reaction conditions.


• Investigate reaction mechanisms using kinetic studies and spectroscopic techniques.


• Develop scalable and cost-effective catalytic processes.


• Collaborate with process chemists and engineers to translate laboratory findings into pilot-scale applications.


• Stay updated on the latest advancements in catalysis research and related fields.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry with a focus on Catalysis.


• Minimum of 3 years of research experience in homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis .


• Strong knowledge of coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or surface science.


• Proficiency in catalyst synthesis, characterization techniques (e.g., NMR, XRD, spectroscopy), and reaction analysis.


• Experience with process optimization and scale-up is a plus.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong scientific communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.


• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and patent creation.


• State-of-the-art research facilities and collaborative team environment.