Senior Research Physicist – Quantum Materials & Nanotech

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.700.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Research facilities access

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Physicist in Mahikeng, North West to lead CMP research projects at the nanoscale. You will design experiments, analyze data, and develop models while mentoring junior researchers in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in CMP with 5+ years post‑doc experience and strong Python/MATLAB skills, aiming to translate fundamental discoveries into practical technology applications.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Physics with specialization in Condensed Matter Physics.
• Minimum 5 years post‑doctoral research in experimental or theoretical CMP.
• Expertise in low-temperature physics, solid-state physics, superconductivity, magnetism, or nanotechnology.
• Experience with advanced experimental techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong theoretical background and computational skills (Python, MATLAB) for data analysis.
• Excellent problem‑solving and creative scientific approach.
• Proven ability to lead research projects and work in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead research initiatives in condensed matter physics focusing on novel material properties.
• Design, set up, and perform complex experimental physics projects.
• Characterize material properties using spectroscopy, transport measurements, and microscopy.
• Analyze experimental data with computational and statistical methods.
• Develop theoretical models to explain observed phenomena.
• Collaborate with groups and engineers to translate discoveries into applications.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide their development.
• Publish findings and present at international conferences.
• Stay updated with latest developments in condensed matter physics.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics (Condensed Matter)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Physicist in Mahikeng, North West to lead CMP research projects at the nanoscale. You will design experiments, analyze data, and develop models while mentoring junior researchers in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in CMP with 5+ years post‑doc experience and strong Python/MATLAB skills, aiming to translate fundamental discoveries into practical technology applications.