Senior Polymer Chemistry Scientist — Lead Next-Gen Materials R&D

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Conference participation

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Mahikeng to lead polymer chemistry projects within a dynamic R&D team. You will design, synthesize, and characterize advanced polymers and guide scaling of promising materials for diverse applications, ensuring robust structure–property relationships.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry or related field, with 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in polymer science.
• Proven expertise in polymer synthesis, characterization, and processing.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of polymerization techniques and analytical instruments.
• Strong understanding of polymer physics and chemistry, including kinetics, thermodynamics, and rheology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with polymer modification and nanocomposites is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel polymers with specific functionalities and properties.
• Investigate and optimize various polymerization techniques (e.g., free radical, condensation, controlled/living polymerization).
• Utilize advanced polymer characterization methods (e.g., GPC, DSC, TGA, NMR, FTIR, rheology) to understand polymer structure and behavior.
• Establish structure-property relationships to guide the development of next-generation polymeric materials.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate research findings into viable applications.
• Troubleshoot synthetic and characterization challenges, proposing and implementing solutions.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Stay current with advancements in polymer science and related fields.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative research culture.

Connaissances

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Polymer processing

Polymerization techniques

Analytical instruments

Experimental design

Team leadership

Scientific writing

Formation

PhD in Polymer Chemistry or related field

Outils

GPC

DSC

TGA

NMR

FTIR

Rheology

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Mahikeng to lead polymer chemistry projects within a dynamic R&D team. You will design, synthesize, and characterize advanced polymers and guide scaling of promising materials for diverse applications, ensuring robust structure–property relationships.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry or related field, with 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership.