Senior Materials Scientist: Innovation & Prototyping Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Materials Science to lead innovation in advanced materials. You will design experiments, assess properties with analytical techniques, and drive from concept to prototype while collaborating with engineers on product integration.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of research experience, with on-site work in Upington to access specialized lab equipment and foster close teamwork.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in materials science.
• Demonstrated expertise in material synthesis, characterization, and testing.
• Experience with relevant analytical instrumentation and techniques.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing, and properties.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to synthesize, characterize, and test new materials with specific performance criteria.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal analysis) to evaluate material properties.
• Develop and optimize material processing methods and formulations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate material discoveries into viable product components.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive research reports.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and emerging trends in materials science and related fields.

Skills

Experiment design

Materials synthesis

Characterization techniques

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Materials Science to lead innovation in advanced materials. You will design experiments, assess properties with analytical techniques, and drive from concept to prototype while collaborating with engineers on product integration.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of research experience, with on-site work in Upington to access specialized lab equipment and foster close teamwork.