Senior Nanomaterials R&D Scientist — Lead Breakthroughs

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Nanotechnology Research Scientist to join its R&D team in Midrand, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will lead independent projects on novel nanomaterials and their applications, manage experimental design and data interpretation, and mentor junior researchers in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and product developers to translate research into practical technologies for electronics, medicine, and sustainable energy, while staying current

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with post-doctoral or industry research experience.
• Experience in nanotechnology research and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct independent research projects on synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced nanomaterials.
• Design and perform complex experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate nanomaterials into new technologies.
• Mentor junior researchers and present findings at conferences.

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

XPS

AFM

UV-Vis spectroscopy

FTIR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Nanotechnology Research Scientist to join its R&D team in Midrand, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will lead independent projects on novel nanomaterials and their applications, manage experimental design and data interpretation, and mentor junior researchers in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and product developers to translate research into practical technologies for electronics, medicine, and sustainable energy, while staying current