Senior Materials Scientist - Renewable Energy

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

State-of-the-art research facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist for its Upington research division focused on sustainable energy materials. The role targets discovery, development, and characterization of materials for solar energy, energy storage, and related technologies.

You will lead projects, collaborate with engineers and product developers, and push forward cutting-edge clean energy solutions. Ideal candidates hold a PhD with at least 6 years in energy-related materials R&D, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in materials R&D with energy applications.
• Strong knowledge of synthesis, characterization, and structure-property relationships.
• Experience with solar cells, batteries, or catalysts is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage research projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, synthesize, and characterize advanced materials for renewable energy technologies.
• Develop and optimize material properties to enhance device performance.
• Utilise characterization techniques to understand structure-property relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new materials into prototype devices and systems.
• Manage research projects, including experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in materials science and renewable energy technologies.

Skills

Materials synthesis

Characterization

Structure-property relationships

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science (or related field)

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Senior Materials Scientist to join their burgeoning renewable energy research division in Upington . This role is focused on the discovery, development, and characterization of novel materials for applications in solar energy, energy storage, and other sustainable technologies. You will lead research projects, collaborate with engineers and product developers, and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge clean energy solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a materials expert passionate about making a difference in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, synthesize, and characterize advanced materials for applications in renewable energy technologies.
• Develop and optimize material properties to enhance the performance and efficiency of energy devices.
• Utilise advanced characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy) to understand material structure-property relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new materials into prototype devices and systems.
• Manage research projects, including experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in materials science and renewable energy technologies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in materials research and development, with a focus on energy-related applications.
• Strong knowledge of materials synthesis, characterization, and structure-property relationships.
• Experience with techniques relevant to solar cells, batteries, or catalysts is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage research projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to sustainable energy solutions.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment in Upington .
• A dynamic work environment focused on innovation in the renewable energy sector.