About the job:<\/p>\n
\tThe CSIR has a vacancy for a\u00a0Technician: Characterisation\u00a0in the\u00a0Future Production Chemicals Cluster within Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials (CeNAM), Materials Characterisation Testing and Analytical Facility. The incumbent will provide technical support in advanced materials characterisation, ensuring high-quality data generation and reliable instrument operation. The position is based in\u00a0Pretoria.
\n\tThis position reports to the Research Centre Manager: CeNAM.<\/p>\n
For more information about the Cluster:<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Operate, maintain and support a wide range of characterisation instruments, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n
\tHigh-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM)
\n\tElectron Microscopy: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Cryo-ultramicrotomy;
\n\tSpectroscopy Techniques: Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), Raman Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, UV\/Vis spectroscopy;
\n\tX-ray Techniques: X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Small-angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS);
\n\tThermal and Mechanical Analysis: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Microhardness Testing, Nanoindentation;
\n\tSurface and Particle Analysis: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), particle size analysis (Laser Diffraction, DLS), BET surface area analysis;
\n\tAssist researchers and clients with experimental design, sample preparation and method development;
\n\tCollect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and traceability;
\n\tDocument operating procedures and contribute to laboratory quality management systems (ISO\/SOP\u2019s);
\n\tProvide training and technical support to students, interns, and visiting researchers;
\n\tContribute to troubleshooting, instrument calibration, and preventative maintenance schedules;
\n\tSupport collaborative research projects, technology development, and industry-related service work.<\/p>\n
Qualifications, skills and experience:<\/p>\n
\tA\u00a0BSc honours degree\u00a0in\u00a0Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field, with at least two years\u2019 experience in operating\u00a0HRTEM with other multiple characterisation instruments.
\n\tA master\u2019s degree in the above-mentioned fields will be advantageous;
\n\tStrong understanding of material behavior, analysis techniques and data interpretation;
\n\tAbility to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams;
\n\tGood problem-solving, analytical and report-writing skills;
\n\tFamiliarity with laboratory safety practices and quality assurance systems;
\n\tAll international qualifications require an evaluation report \/ certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.csir.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
candidate.csir.co.za<\/p>\n
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