Tenure Track Researcher in High Fidelity CFD-based solver for Optimization of Wind Turbine Airfoils and Rotors

DTU Wind and Energy Systems, Section of Aero- and Fluid-Dynamics, is looking for a Tenure Track Researcher to join an existing group focusing on the application and development of adjoint-based high-fidelity aerodynamic shape optimization methods for the design of wind turbine aerofoils and rotors. The position is a full-time tenure track position. 

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will become part of a research group focusing on fundamental fluid dynamics and aerodynamics centered around wind energy applications such as wind turbine and wind farm flows. You will be working in a project-oriented organization, participating in existing projects and in the formulation and application of new projects. The position demands strong teamworking abilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multinational environment. In collaboration with the team your primary tasks will be: 

• Development and consolidation of our in-house computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver EllipSys,
• Development and consolidation of our in-house EllipSys adjoint solver,
• Development and application of our high-fidelity shape optimization framework for wind turbine aerofoils and blades,
• Research-based commercial consultancy,
• Teaching and supervision of BSc and MSc projects, co-supervision of PhD students. 

We are looking for a candidate with solid qualifications in the following fields: 

• CFD-based wind turbine aerodynamics,
• Programming in languages like Fortran, C/C++ and Python,
• Computational fluid dynamics code development,
• Development and application of adjoint solvers for incompressible CFD,
• High performance computing,
• Aerodynamic shape optimization.

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. 

The employment is a full-time position, with a starting date according to mutual agreement. 

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 Professor 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 26 November 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

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