Research Physicist: Next-Gen Renewable Energy Systems

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Advanced facilities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Research Physicist with Renewable Energy Systems expertise to join its R&D team in Mossel Bay. The role advances next‑generation energy technologies through theory and experiments, focusing on solar and wind applications.

You will design and test prototypes, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to integrate physics into system design, contributing to publications and managing projects in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field focused on energy systems.
• 5+ years of research experience in renewable energy.
• Theoretical background in thermodynamics, electromagnetism, or solid-state physics.
• Experience with experimental design, data acquisition and analysis.
• Familiarity with energy-systems simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving and multidisciplinary teamwork in Mossel Bay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and experimental research into advanced renewable energy technologies.
• Design, develop, and test prototypes of new energy generation and storage systems.
• Analyze performance data, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize system efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to integrate physics into system design.
• Stay current with scientific advancements and contribute to publications and presentations.
• Manage research projects, ensuring timelines and budgets in Mossel Bay.

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Simulation tools

Data acquisition software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Research Physicist with Renewable Energy Systems expertise to join its R&D team in Mossel Bay. The role advances next‑generation energy technologies through theory and experiments, focusing on solar and wind applications.

You will design and test prototypes, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to integrate physics into system design, contributing to publications and managing projects in Mossel Bay.