Senior Nanomaterials Scientist — Lead Breakthrough Nanotech

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Patent opportunities

Lab equipment access

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist with a nanotechnology focus to lead R&D in designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel nanomaterials for diverse applications. You will work in a collaborative, lab-centric environment and drive advanced research initiatives.

The role requires a PhD and extensive hands-on experience with synthesis techniques and characterization tools, with a track record in nanomaterial development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or related field with nanotechnology focus.
• Minimum 6 years of R&D experience in materials science and nanomaterial development.
• Hands-on experience with synthesis techniques and advanced characterization tools.
• Strong understanding of nanoscale structure-property relationships.
• Excellent analytical and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, synthesis, and fabrication of novel nanomaterials with tailored properties.
• Perform advanced characterization of materials using techniques such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction.
• Develop and optimize synthesis protocols and processing methods for scalability and industrial application.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of material performance and failure modes, providing solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers and product development teams to translate research findings into tangible technological advancements.

Skills

Nanotechnology focus

Synthesis techniques

Materials science

Analytical skills

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science / Nanotechnology

Tools

SEM/TEM/XRD

Spectroscopy

Characterization techniques

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist with a nanotechnology focus to lead R&D in designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel nanomaterials for diverse applications. You will work in a collaborative, lab-centric environment and drive advanced research initiatives.

The role requires a PhD and extensive hands-on experience with synthesis techniques and characterization tools, with a track record in nanomaterial development.