Senior Renewable Energy Scientist — Lead Innovative Research

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Renewable Energy based in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead projects spanning solar energy conversion, energy storage, and grid integration, mentoring junior researchers and collaborating with universities and industry partners.

The role requires a PhD in a related field and at least six years of post-doctoral experience, with a strong publication record and expertise in experimental design and data analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field with focus on renewable energy.
• Minimum of 6 years post-doctoral research experience in renewable energy technologies.
• Proven track record of research productivity with publications and conference presentations.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and scientific instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct research in renewable energy areas (solar, storage, hydrogen, grids).
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Develop theoretical models and simulations of energy systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.
• Mentor junior researchers and manage lab resources.

Skills

Research leadership

Renewable energy

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, EEE, CHE

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Renewable Energy based in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead projects spanning solar energy conversion, energy storage, and grid integration, mentoring junior researchers and collaborating with universities and industry partners.

The role requires a PhD in a related field and at least six years of post-doctoral experience, with a strong publication record and expertise in experimental design and data analysis.