Senior Physicist - Experimental Condensed Matter

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Physicist in Randburg with expertise in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics to lead investigations into novel materials in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Physics (Condensed Matter) with 7+ years of hands-on experience, including low-temperature measurements, spectroscopy, or advanced microscopy, and MATLAB/Python for analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics with condensed matter focus.
• 7+ years of hands-on experimental research.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate advanced condensed matter experimental setups.
• Conduct experiments to study electrical, magnetic, and optical properties.
• Analyze data using statistical and computational methods.
• Collaborate with theorists and engineers to develop new materials and devices.
• Mentor junior researchers and steer research directions.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and publications for journals and conferences.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent researcher

Leadership of research initiatives

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Physics (Condensed Matter)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Instrumentation control

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Senior Physicist with expertise in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics to join their research team in Randburg . This role involves leading investigations into novel materials and phenomena, utilizing advanced experimental techniques. You will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments, analyzing complex data, and contributing to the development of next-generation technologies. This position offers a significant opportunity to work on forefront scientific challenges in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, driving innovation in materials science and physics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate sophisticated experimental setups for condensed matter research.
• Conduct experiments to investigate material properties, including electrical, magnetic, and optical characteristics.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using advanced statistical and computational methods.
• Collaborate with theoretical physicists and engineers to develop new materials and devices.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide the technical direction of research projects.
• Prepare research proposals, reports, and publications for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, with a specialization in Condensed Matter Physics.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in experimental physics research.
• Demonstrated expertise in techniques such as low-temperature measurements, spectroscopy, or advanced microscopy.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python) and experience with scientific instrumentation control.
• Strong understanding of quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and materials science.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and lead research initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, including conference travel and training.
• Access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities and equipment in Randburg .
• A dynamic and supportive research environment that encourages scientific exploration and innovation.