Senior Physicist (Hybrid) – Experimental Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

World-class laboratory facilities

Conference attendance

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Physicist focused on experimental work for our research and development division in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role blends on-site access to specialized laboratory equipment with flexible remote work.

Lead experimental design, data acquisition and analysis for cutting-edge physics projects, contributing to scientific breakthroughs in an academic-industrial setting. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Physics, 6+ years of post-doctoral or industrial research experience,

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a related experimental science field.
• Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral or industrial research experience in experimental physics.
• Proven expertise in designing and conducting sophisticated experiments.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and analysis software (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python).
• Strong theoretical understanding of relevant physics principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous approach to research.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute complex physics experiments.
• Operate and maintain advanced experimental apparatus and diagnostic equipment.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and draw rigorous conclusions.
• Develop theoretical models to explain experimental phenomena.
• Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers on research projects.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Physicist focused on experimental work for our research and development division in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role blends on-site access to specialized laboratory equipment with flexible remote work.

Lead experimental design, data acquisition and analysis for cutting-edge physics projects, contributing to scientific breakthroughs in an academic-industrial setting. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Physics, 6+ years of post-doctoral or industrial research experience,