Senior Materials Scientist — Advanced Materials R&D

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Continuous learning & development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Research Scientist to lead innovative projects in advanced materials science in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive research from concept to practical application, shaping materials technology strategy and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 8–10 years of post-doctoral experience, strong expertise in polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and related characterization methods, and a proven track record of leading

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8–10 years of post-doctoral research experience in an industrial or academic R&D setting, focused on advanced materials.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two of: polymer science, composite materials, nanotechnology, metallurgy, or ceramics.
• Proficiency in advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, NMR, DSC, TGA, and XPS.
• Proven experience in leading and managing research teams and projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage R&D projects on advanced materials including polymers, composites, and nanomaterials.
• Design and execute experimental protocols for synthesis, processing, and characterization using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and formulate new hypotheses.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and product developers to translate research into solutions.
• Mentor junior researchers and technicians to foster rigor and innovation.
• Prepare research reports, technical documents, and publications for dissemination.

Connaissances

Polymer science

Composite materials

Nanotechnology

Metallurgy

Ceramics

Characterization tools

Team leadership

Scientific publishing

Formation

PhD in Materials Science

Outils

SEM

TEM

XRD

NMR

DSC

TGA

XPS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Research Scientist to lead innovative projects in advanced materials science in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive research from concept to practical application, shaping materials technology strategy and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 8–10 years of post-doctoral experience, strong expertise in polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and related characterization methods, and a proven track record of leading