Senior Polymer Scientist - Advanced Materials Innovator

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative environment

Impact on next-generation materials

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Senior Polymer Scientist to lead R&D in advanced polymers. You will design, synthesize and characterize novel materials, directing projects and collaborating cross-functionally to translate innovations into applications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in polymer-related field and at least seven years of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization, with strong leadership and communication abilities in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industrial or academic research experience in polymer synthesis and characterization.
• Proven expertise in various polymerization techniques (e.g., free radical, condensation, living polymerization).
• Strong understanding of structure-property relationships in polymers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor junior scientists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in Vereeniging.

Aufgaben

• Design and execute synthetic routes for novel polymers with specific thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties.
• Characterize polymer structure, morphology, and properties using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., GPC, NMR, DSC, TGA, rheology).
• Develop and optimize polymerization processes for scalability and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate polymer innovations into commercial applications.
• Manage research projects, including resource allocation, timeline management, and budget oversight.
• Author technical reports, patent applications, and peer-reviewed publications.

Kenntnisse

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Research project leadership

Mentoring junior scientists

Collaborative work

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Polymer Science , Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science

Tools

GPC

NMR

DSC

TGA

Rheology

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Senior Polymer Scientist to lead R&D in advanced polymers. You will design, synthesize and characterize novel materials, directing projects and collaborating cross-functionally to translate innovations into applications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in polymer-related field and at least seven years of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization, with strong leadership and communication abilities in a dynamic research environment.