Two Postdoc positions in Hydrodynamic Modelling of Floating Wind Turbines
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 2 stillinger
The Fluid Mechanics Section at DTU Wind Energy is seeking 2 postdocs within hydrodynamic modelling of floating wind turbines. Both positions are associated with the Horizon2020 LIFES50+ project on development of floating platforms for offshore wind turbines in the 10MW class. The candidates will carry out research in collaboration with various international project partners and the wind energy industry.
The Fluid Mechanics Section is one out of the department’s eight sections and is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.
Position 1: Aero-hydro-servo-elastic modelling of floating wind turbines
Responsibilities and tasks
The position is for 3 years and starts 1 February 2016. The position involves research in hydrodynamic sub-models and their application in state-of-the-art aero-hydro-servo-elastic models. The models are verified against known theoretical results and experimental data in close collaboration with the DTU team and international research partners. The position further involves assistance with coordination of DTUs activities within LIFES50+, supervision of MSc/PhD students and some teaching.
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The candidate must demonstrate profound knowledge in the field of floating wind turbines. This includes documented research results within:
•Dynamic response of offshore structures
•Development of aero-hydro-servo-elastic models for floating wind turbines
•Models for nonlinear wave loads
Position 2: CFD modelling of floating platforms for offshore wind turbines
Responsibilities and tasks
The position is for 2 years and starts 1 February 2016. The position involves research in computational hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics with special focus on CFD modelling of floaters for offshore wind turbines. The models are applied to study the forcing from extreme waves and viscous damping effects. The candidate is further expected to assist in teaching in numerical fluid- and hydromechanics and in supervising M.Sc. students.
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The candidate must demonstrate a profound knowledge in computational aerodynamics, fluid mechanics and wind energy. This includes documented research results within:
•CFD modeling of floating offshore structures
•Offshore Wind Energy
•General knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates for the two positions, consideration will be given to:
•some teaching experience
•scientific production and research potential at an international level
•the ability to promote and utilize research results
•an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
•the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
We offer
DTU offers an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Jens Nørkær Sørensen, tel.: +45 4525 4314.
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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 23 December 2015.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
•Application (cover letter)
•CV
•Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
•List of publications
•Documentation for teaching experience, if any (e.g. in the form of a teaching portfolio)
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Wind Energy has more than 240 staff members, including 150 academic staff members and approximately 50 PhD students. DTU Wind Energy has a considerable degree of innovation and cooperation with companies and sector associations within the wind industry in Denmark and abroad. The research is conducted within the three main topics wind energy systems, wind turbine technology, and basics for wind energy. DTU Wind Energy is one of the largest and most prominent research institutions within wind energy.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
