Senior Materials Characterization Scientist – Flexible Work Options

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Randburg location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Research Scientist specializing in Materials Characterization to join the advanced materials division in Randburg. You will operate state-of-the-art instruments, interpret data, and contribute to research strategies shaping material performance from concept to product development.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, author technical reports, and train junior staff, while advancing characterization methods for innovative materials, in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field with a strong focus on characterization.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience in materials characterization techniques.
• Proven expertise in electron microscopy (SEM/TEM) and surface analysis techniques (XPS/AFM).
• Experience with XRD and other solid-state analysis methods.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with proficiency in relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scientific publication.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced materials characterization instruments (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, AFM).
• Develop and implement novel characterization techniques to assess material properties.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to elucidate structure, composition, and performance.
• Collaborate with research teams to define characterization needs and interpret results in project context.
• Author detailed technical reports, presentations, and publications on characterization findings.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior scientists on characterization techniques and equipment usage.

Skills

SEM/TEM

XPS/AFM

Data analysis

Scientific publication

Communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

SEM

TEM

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Research Scientist specializing in Materials Characterization to join the advanced materials division in Randburg. You will operate state-of-the-art instruments, interpret data, and contribute to research strategies shaping material performance from concept to product development.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, author technical reports, and train junior staff, while advancing characterization methods for innovative materials, in a