Senior Nanomaterials Innovation Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development funding

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Nanotechnology Engineer to drive the development and application of advanced nanomaterials at its Mahikeng facility. You will lead a multidisciplinary team through synthesis, characterization, and device integration, shaping research directions and translating discoveries into impactful technologies.

The role demands a PhD with nanotech specialization and 8+ years of experience, proven leadership, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with nanotechnology specialization.
• 8+ years post-doctoral or industry research experience in nanotechnology and nanomaterials development.
• Proven track record of leading research projects, securing funding, and publishing in high-impact journals.
• Hands-on experience with synthesis techniques (CVD, PVD, sol-gel, top-down fabrication) and advanced characterization methods for nanomaterials.
• Deep understanding of nanoscale physics, chemistry and engineering principles.
• Ability to design and execute complex experiments and analyze results effectively.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and team collaboration skills.
• IP development and commercialization experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with microfabrication techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research projects focused on advanced nanomaterials development and applications.
• Mentor a team of scientists and engineers in design, synthesis, and characterization of nanoscale materials.
• Develop novel fabrication techniques for high-quality nanomaterials with tailored properties.
• Utilize TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, XPS to analyze structure, composition, and properties.
• Explore and validate applications in electronics, energy, medicine, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nanomaterials into devices.
• Publish high-impact research and present at international conferences; contribute to patents.
• Assist in securing research grants and funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with lab safety and best practices in nanomaterial handling.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative nanotechnology division.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

IP development experience

Education

PhD in a related field with nanotechnology specialization

Tools

TEM

SEM

AFM

XRD

XPS

CVD

PVD

sol-gel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Nanotechnology Engineer to drive the development and application of advanced nanomaterials at its Mahikeng facility. You will lead a multidisciplinary team through synthesis, characterization, and device integration, shaping research directions and translating discoveries into impactful technologies.

The role demands a PhD with nanotech specialization and 8+ years of experience, proven leadership, and strong communication.