Researcher (Space Physics Focus)
Six Sense Consulting
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Cape Town
- Posted 09 Feb 2026 by Six Sense Consulting
- Expires in 2 days
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Job 2632725 - Ref SSC001082
About the position
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Researcher (Space Physics Focus)
Reporting to the Science Research and Applications Manager, the Researcher will undertake cutting edge research in a space science related field, train postgraduate students and build a research track record while contributing to growing knowledge and developing applications within company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
- 3-5 years’ experience in a research position
- Excellent research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for solar physics and helio-physics.
- Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers.
- Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
- Experience in research proposal writing.
- Participation in science advancement activities and human capital development with a preference for postgraduate student supervision.
- Programming skills with a preference for Python.
- The ability to work independently and as part of the team.
- Preference will be given to skills sets and research fields that advance SANSA’s operational space weather ambitions.
- An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
- NRF rating would be an advantage.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake cutting edge research and development
- International and national partnerships
- Human Capacity development and outreach
- General administration
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
However, please keep a lookout on our website, [URL Removed] for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.
Desired Skills:
- Research
- Delivering lectures
- Research proposal writing
Six Sense Consulting
About the agency
Six Sense Consulting is a Level 1 BBBEE, Recruitment & Consulting Company that was formed in 2012. We provide highly qualified and skilled resources that are placed in blue chip companies where specialised competencies and skills are required.
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We strive to continuously build strategic partnerships with our clients to ensure we provide a value add to their business and help our clients grow their business to achieve their overall goals.
We pride ourselves in world class recruitment technology to source the most talented candidates that are a perfect match to the clients job requirements, their culture and team
Six Sense Consulting is an Engineering, IT and Management Consulting Recruitment Company that provides technical and project management resources, systems and solutions to the Engineering, IT and Telecommunications sectors.
The company was formed in 2012 and employs highly qualified and skilled resources that are placed in blue chip companies where competencies and specialized skills are required.
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