Tenure Track Researcher in Fluid Structure Interaction

Do you wish to take part in the green transition by participating in the development of the numerical tools for the next generation of wind turbine rotors? Then this may be the opportunity for you to join one of the world’s strongest research groups in advanced numerical design of wind turbine rotors. 

DTU Wind and Energy Systems, section for Aero- and Fluid-Dynamics (AFD), invites applicants for a position as Tenure Track Researcher in Fluid Structure Interaction, focusing on computational aeroelasticity with the objective of improving the design of large wind turbine rotors. The position is a full-time tenure track position.

Responsibilities and qualifications

In this position you will conduct research and development in the fields of aerodynamics, CFD and aeroelasticity. You will work in a team of researchers with many years of experience in the development of advanced CFD/FSI codes for wind turbine design. Your overall focus will be to help develop the department’s competences within computational aeroelasticity with focus on fluid-structure interaction and wing design for the next generation wind turbine rotors. The position demands excellent communication skills, open-minded team qualifications, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multinational teams. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Carry out research in fluid-structure interaction (FSI) and aeroelastic stability
• Take active part in the continuous development and consolidation of our CFD/FSI software
• Participate in research based commercial work
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students

Besides this, you are expected to:

• Attract external excellence and strategic funding in your research area
• Dissemination of research results in high ranked international journals, national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Build collaborations on developing technologies with academics within and outside DTU, and with private and public sector experts
• Engaging actively in international network activities

You must contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

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.

Starting date as soon as possible.

The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from head of the section Aero- and Fluid-Dynamics Jens Nørkær Sørensen, jnso@dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.wind.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 12 July 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

To view the full announcement and to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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