Senior Nanomaterials Scientist — Lead Innovative Materials Design

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art facilities

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development

Annual leave & retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Nanomaterials Scientist to lead the development and application of novel nanomaterials in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and scaling production for industrial use, while mentoring staff and publishing findings.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects and stay at the forefront of nanomaterials science, contributing to cutting-edge technological solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.
• Demonstrated expertise in graphene, quantum dots, nanoparticles or nanocomposites.
• Proficiency in advanced characterization techniques (TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS, AFM).
• Strong publication record and ability to lead research projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, synthesis, characterization, and testing of new nanomaterials with tailored properties.
• Develop and optimize scalable production methods for nanomaterials for industrial applications.
• Analyze material performance, failure mechanisms, and improvements.
• Mentor junior research staff and foster scientific rigor.
• Collaborate with engineers and product developers to integrate nanomaterials into products.
• Present research at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
• Oversee laboratory operations, safety compliance, and best practices.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve objectives.
• Stay abreast of global advances in nanomaterials science and technology.

Skills

Graphene

Quantum dots

Nanoparticles

Nanocomposites

Education

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

Tools

TEM

SEM

XRD

XPS

AFM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Nanomaterials Scientist to lead the development and application of novel nanomaterials in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and scaling production for industrial use, while mentoring staff and publishing findings.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects and stay at the forefront of nanomaterials science, contributing to cutting-edge technological solutions.