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Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Space Science Researcher

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Hermanus
  • Posted 24 Mar 2026 by Green Marble Recruitment Consultants
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2635882 - Ref JHB002486

About the position

SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCHER
WESTERN CAPE - HERMANUS
 
Lead cutting-edge space science research, mentor postgraduate students, and drive impactful innovation, supported by a proven 3+ year minimum publications track record.

  • Based at the Hermanus site in the Western Cape
  • Conduct cutting-edge research in a space science-related field in space weather ambitions
  • Train and supervise postgraduate students
  • Build and maintain a strong research track record
  • Minimum of 3 years of publications track record
  • Contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge within the organisation
  • Develop practical applications from research findings

Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering(Electronic/Mechatronic)
  • Minimum of 3 years of excellent research and publication track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for solar physics and heliophysics.
  • Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers within the last three years
  • Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake cutting edge research and development.
  • International and national partnerships.
  • Human Capacity development and outreach.
  • General administration.
  • Experience in research proposal writing.
  • Participation in science advancement activities
  • Demonstrated track record in 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.
  • Operational space weather ambitions.
  • An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
  • NRF rating would be an advantage.
  • Excellent research and publication track record.
  • Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
  • Research proposal writing.
  • Human capital development.
  • Programming skills in Python.

Desired Skills:

  • PHD
  • space science
  • space physics

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

About the agency

We are a pro-active, solution-driven organisation with a personalised strategy to suit individual requirements. We are committed to entering into a partnership with you, to provide you with a stable staff complement, through quality placements and specialised services. We pride ourselves in the fact that we can offer you the most innovative staffing solution possible, through the time we spend to gain an in-depth understanding of your recruitment needs. We also believe in staying actively involved throughout the entire selection process and by doing that, emphasis is placed on providing a limited number of quality candidates appropriately matched to each position. Our ultimate aim, purpose and drive remain the pairing of the perfect team across all industries in permanent positions. Our Approach • We spend quality time gaining in-depth understanding of your needs to deliver optimum results. • We pro-actively implement a personalised strategy suiting your custom requirements. • We enter into a committed partnership with you, providing staff compliment through quality placements and extraordinary service. • We stay actively involved throughout the entire selection process. • We work according to project timelines and deliver results. Our Values and Pride • Trust • Results driven • Open and transparent communication • Solution driven • Reliability and honesty • Ethical • Professionalism • Commitment • Passion • Pride Our Services include: • Recruitment of permanent staff across all areas and industries. We have specialist consultants amongst other: Finance, IT and Engineering. • Spending quality time understanding the detail behind every vacancy received. • Sourcing, advertising, and networking to provide the right skills. • Screening Ad-response. • Interviewing. • Shortlisting. • Coordination of the full process. • Background checks. • All negotiations, including salaries. • Extending of offers. • Declining of unsuccessful candidates.

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