Senior Physicist - Experimental Condensed Matter

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development funding

Collaborative research environment

Conferences funding

Retirement savings plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Senior Physicist to lead experimental research in Condensed Matter Physics at their Sandton R&D facility. You will design and run cutting-edge experiments, develop experimental setups, and drive data-driven discoveries to advance next‑generation materials.

The role offers state‑of‑the‑art equipment, collaboration with top scientists, and opportunities to publish internationally while mentoring junior researchers in a premier research environment in Sandton.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, specialization in Condensed Matter Physics or related experimental field.
• Minimum of 8 years of post‑doctoral research experience in experimental condensed matter physics.
• Experience with advanced experimental techniques relevant to solid‑state physics (e.g., spectroscopy, electrical transport measurements, low‑temperature physics).
• Proficiency with Python or LabVIEW for data analysis.
• Strong theoretical understanding and analytical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate complex experimental apparatus for condensed matter research.
• Conduct high‑precision measurements to investigate fundamental physical properties of materials.
• Analyze experimental data using advanced statistical and computational techniques.
• Interpret results in the context of theoretical models and existing scientific literature.
• Collaborate with theoretical physicists and material scientists to guide research directions.
• Author peer‑reviewed publications, present findings at international conferences, and contribute to grant writing.
• Mentor junior researchers and technicians working in the laboratory in Sandton.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Physics (Condensed Matter / Experimental)

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Senior Physicist to lead experimental research in Condensed Matter Physics at their advanced R&D facility in Sandton . This role is pivotal for designing and conducting cutting‑edge experiments to explore novel material properties and phenomena. You will be responsible for developing experimental setups, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results to drive scientific discovery and inform future technological advancements. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled experimental physicist to make significant contributions in a leading research organization, working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate complex experimental apparatus for condensed matter research.


• Conduct high-precision measurements and experiments to investigate fundamental physical properties of materials.


• Analyze experimental data using advanced statistical and computational techniques.


• Interpret results in the context of theoretical models and existing scientific literature.


• Collaborate with theoretical physicists and material scientists to guide research directions.


• Author peer‑reviewed publications, present findings at international conferences, and contribute to grant writing.


• Mentor junior researchers and technicians working in the laboratory in Sandton.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, with a specialization in Condensed Matter Physics or a related experimental field.


• Minimum of 8 years of post‑doctoral research experience in experimental condensed matter physics.


• Demonstrated expertise in advanced experimental techniques relevant to solid‑state physics (e.g., spectroscopy, electrical transport measurements, low‑temperature physics).


• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and programming languages such as Python or LabVIEW.


• Strong theoretical understanding and analytical skills to interpret complex experimental results.


• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• A leading salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunity to conduct pioneering research with state‑of‑the‑art experimental facilities.


• Professional development opportunities, including funding for conferences and workshops.


• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.


• Access to specialized equipment and computational resources in Sandton.


• A highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment dedicated to scientific excellence.