Senior Catalysis Research Engineer - Global Impact & Travel

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Research funding

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is partnering with a world-renowned research institution in Nelspruit to recruit a Senior Chemical Engineer focused on catalytic processes. This on-site role leads projects from concept to pilot-scale demonstrations, mentoring junior researchers and collaborating with chemists, material scientists, and engineers.

You will advance heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, oversee reactor design, and contribute to IP through high-impact publications and international conferences.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with a strong emphasis on catalysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in catalysis or related fields.
• Proven expertise in catalyst development, characterization techniques (BET, XRD, TEM), and reactor engineering.
• Strong publication record and presentations at international forums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead research in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
• Design and execute catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.
• Develop and optimize chemical processes involving catalytic reactions for efficiency and selectivity.
• Oversee the design and operation of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale reactors.
• Analyze complex experimental data including kinetic and thermodynamic studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate lab findings to industrial applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and researchers in the catalysis group.
• Publish high-impact papers and present findings at international conferences.
• Manage research project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Research leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (catalysis)

Tools

BET

XRD

TEM

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is partnering with a world-renowned research institution in Nelspruit to recruit a Senior Chemical Engineer focused on catalytic processes. This on-site role leads projects from concept to pilot-scale demonstrations, mentoring junior researchers and collaborating with chemists, material scientists, and engineers.

You will advance heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, oversee reactor design, and contribute to IP through high-impact publications and international conferences.