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Do you want to be part of a team that develops the
future structural design tools and testing methods for very large wind turbine
structures? Do you want to contribute to the scientific development of a new
and unique facility for testing large structures such as wind turbine rotor blades?
Do you want to be working in a large project on blade design, testing and
digitalization: RELIABLADE - Improving Blade Reliability through Application of
Digital Twins over Entire Life Cycle?
A postdoc position is available at the section Wind
Turbine Structures and Component Design at DTU Wind Energy. We focus on the
integration of the simulation models and the testing process to develop uniform
digital twin platform to provide reliable results for specific cases for
knowledge development and research validation.
In the team, we develop methods of integrated testing
and sensing to reduce the time and financial effort of physical full-scale
blade testing through increased use of virtual testing and development, and
investigation of more complex testing methodologies for improved aeroelastic
and vibration driven blade response identification. We develop methods and
measuring equipment for testing at full scale and sub-component.
Responsibilities and tasks
The postdoc will have the opportunity to join a
cross-disciplinary, international team working on developing design tools and
testing methods for wind turbine structures and components. The particular
areas of responsibilities include:
- Testing and experimental data analysis of
structures made of composite material such as wind turbine blades will be
carried out and applied for: Structural dynamics identification,
uncertainty quantification, Finite Element Method model updating and
damage detection.
- It is required that key research results are
disseminated in peer reviewed journal papers and presented at scientific
conferences. Most of the work will be done in nationally and
internationally funded research projects. Some teaching activity may be
required as part of the position.
Good communication skills, patience and a positive
attitude to working in a team are essential requirements for the successful
applicant. The daily working language is English.
Qualifications
- The candidate must hold a PhD degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering,
Physics or equivalent,
- The candidate must have profound experience in
experimental work and signal processing combined with excellent analytical
skills,
- Strong skills in experimental and operational
modal testing and analysis preferable with structures made of composite
material at industrial scales,
- Work experience with sensing techniques ranging
from point-wise to full-field measurements,
- Python or Matlab programming skills (or similar)
- Work experience with model correlation and
updating is an advantage,
- Work experience in interdisciplinary research
projects is an advantage,
- Work experience with big data analysis is an
advantage,
- Ability to work independently towards the
research goals and deliverables,
- Ability to pro-actively collaborate and
coordinate with other researchers,
- Fluency in communicating, reading and writing
English.
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 with the relevant union.
Workplace and period of employment:
- The daily workplace is DTU Risø Campus, Roskilde,
Denmark
- Some travelling can be expected
- The position is 2 for years
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Marcin Luczak
tel.: +45 93 51 35 43,
e-mail: mluz@dtu.dk. You can read more about the Wind Energy Department on www.vindenergi.dtu.dk/english
Application
procedure
Please submit your online application no later
than 31 March 2019.
To apply, please open
the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form. The
following must be attached in English:
- Application (cover
letter)
- CV
- Diploma (MSc/PhD)
- List of publications
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.
The Department of Wind Energy is one of the world’s
largest centres of wind energy research and knowledge, with a staff of more
than 240 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation,
research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind Energy has approximately 40
PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through
strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international
universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as wind
industry.
DTU is a technical university providing
internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific
advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to
create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200
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.