Senior Nanotechnology Researcher (Remote) - Lead Innovator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and health benefits

Professional development support

Global conference opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Nanotechnology Researcher to join a fully remote, international team focused on synthesizing and applying nanomaterials for electronics, biomedical devices, and sustainable energy.

You will lead independent projects, design and run experiments using advanced techniques, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, mentor junior researchers, and help secure research funding through grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-doctoral research experience in nanotechnology.
• Proven track record of high-quality scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in nanotechnology focusing on synthesis and applications of nanomaterials.
• Design and execute experimental protocols for fabrication and characterization.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and students; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to grant writing and secure research funding.

Skills

Research leadership

Experiment design

Nanomaterials synthesis

Characterization techniques

Data analysis

Academic writing

Grant writing

Remote work

Education

PhD in Nanotechnology

Tools

AFM

STM

TEM

XPS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Nanotechnology Researcher to join a fully remote, international team focused on synthesizing and applying nanomaterials for electronics, biomedical devices, and sustainable energy.

You will lead independent projects, design and run experiments using advanced techniques, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, mentor junior researchers, and help secure research funding through grant proposals.