Senior Researcher

Senior Researcher in Aeroelastic Stability and Loads of Wind Turbines

The Department of Wind Energy has a vacancy for a Senior Researcher position in the Loads and Control Section (LAC) at DTU Risø Campus. DTU Wind Energy is a mission driven university department with a vision to be the preferred university partner for the global wind energy sector. The department creates value for society through integration of research with education, innovation and research-based consultancy within key fields central to the development and use of wind energy.

DTU Wind Energy develops state-of-the-art design methods to ensure the best performance, lowest cost and overall structural integrity of wind turbines as well as advance the design, operation and control of entire wind power plants for the future needs of the evolving energy system. This is a highly multi-disciplinary issue involving modelling of the non-stationary inflow field, aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural stability and control. LAC focuses on modelling and analysis of loads and dynamics, aeroelastic stability, and control of wind turbines, and implements its research in software tools (primarly the HAWC2 software) and in courses to the benefit of the wind energy community in general.

The senior researcher will join the section for Wind Turbine Loads and Control (LAC) at the DTU Risø Campus in Roskilde. LAC focuses on modelling and analysis of loads and dynamics, aeroelastic stability, and control of wind turbines, and implements its research in software tools and in courses to the benefit of the wind energy community in general.

DTU Wind Energy has the strategic aim through this senior scientist position to strengthen the coordination regarding the research, modelling and code development of the in-house hydro-aero-servo-elastic analysis tool HAWC2.

Responsibilities and tasks
Your work will be focused within aeroelastic stability and loads activities in research and commercial projects in Loads and Control Section at DTU Wind Energy.

Specific tasks will include:

• Actively participate in attracting national and international funding for research in hydro-aero-servo-elasticity
• Publish and coordinate dissemination of research
• Coordinate, across the department, the internal HAWC2 development activities
• Support both internal and external HAWC2 users and developers
• (Co-)supervise MSc and PhD students
• Coordinate HAWC2 related commercial consulting activities with external partners

In addition you will participate in a number of national and international research projects within the field of loads and control, and contribute to the management of the LAC section.

Your work will aim at creating new valuable knowledge within the wind energy and control area and implementation at this in department activities as well as in the industry in both the short and long term. Much of our activities are performed in collaboration with the industry, as well as other Danish and foreign research institutions.

Qualifications
The section for Loads and Control at DTU Wind Energy is looking for a load engineer with an  academic background in loads, control and stability of wind turbines. The candidate must hold a PhD degree in aeroespace/wind engineering or other relevant engineering discipline. Extensive experience with aeroleastic codes such HAWC2/HAWCStab2 or equivalent is a must.

Preferably, the candidate has worked with a wide range of wind turbine concepts, such as up- and downwind, floating and vertical axis wind turbines. Basic knowledge of controller tuning is considered a plus.

In addition, some project management and software development coordination experience is preferable.

Experience with programming languages, such as Fortran and Python is an advantage. It is important that you are open-minded, responsible, ready to engage in a team and have solid communication skills.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to

• Research impact and experience, funding track record, and research vision
• Societal impact
• Documented innovation activities, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• International impact and experience
• Leadership potential and collaboration
• Communication skills

Consideration will also be given to:

• Project management and software development coordination

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The position as a senior researcher is a permanent position. More information regarding the scientific career path at DTU can be found here: Career paths at DTU.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Katherine Dykes, tel.: +45 2179 9259.

You can read more about the DTU Wind Energy department 

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 12 February 2020 (23:59 local time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Ansøg", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file.

The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Research statement, with a focus on the “Assessment” bullets points listed above
• Documentation of previous teaching and research, as related to the “Assessment” bullet points listed above
• List of publications
• H-index, and ORCID (see e.g. http://orcid.org/)
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)

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.

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