PhD scholarship in tip and root Vortex Generators for boundary layer control on wind turbine dedicated airfoils - DTU Wind

Do you want to be involved in the green energy transition? Do you wish to contribute to the development of advanced technologies for next generation of very large and flexible offshore wind turbine rotors and are you looking for a career in R&D or academia? Then we have a great opportunity!

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled candidate to join us as PhD student.

We offer a multidisciplinary, international, and friendly atmosphere, encouraging creativity and teamwork. You will have a great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally known researchers at DTU and other universities as well as industrial partners.

This project is a part of the NEXTgenT (NEXT generation of over 25MW offshore wind Turbine rotor design) MSCA Doctoral Network (DN). The overall objective of the NEXTgenT training network is to educate a new generation of researchers capable of converting their new knowledge of atmospheric science and wind turbine technologies into the development of the next generation of 25+MW offshore wind turbine rotor systems. You will work closely together with another 10 PhD students under the NEXTgenT MSCA DN. 

You will be affiliated with the Section on Aero and Fluid Dynamics (AFD) in the Division of Wind Turbine Design. We work closely with experts from all across the department to improve wind turbine aerodynamics.

Responsibilities
You are a committed individual with a strong engineering background. You possess a profound passion for modeling and analyzing the effect of VGs on wind turbine blades and airfoils. Fueled by your curiosity, you will embark on a journey to research the complex interaction between VGs and flow past dedicated wind turbine airfoils. Your drive for self-guided exploration propels you to continually push boundaries, aspiring to redefine the limits of what is achievable today, all in pursuit of a more promising and sustainable tomorrow. Key project elements are:

• Evaluate numerically different low drag VG designs
• Optimise their spanwise spacing and chordwise position
• Validate the designs using wind tunnels.

A detailed project plan will be developed with the supervisors within the first months after enrolment.

Qualifications  
The successful candidate has an MSc degree in a relevant engineering field, computer science or physics, is motivated to specialize in aerodynamics and structural dynamics of offshore wind turbines and has an experience to build an aeroelastic analysis programme. Candidates are required to have:

• Excellent grades in your master program
• Dedication and the desire to learn
• Good programming skills
• Experience with CFD
• Strong theoretical background
• Knowledge of wind energy and preferably also flow and turbulence modelling and aeroelastic analysis
• Ability to present results in technical reports and prepare scientific papers
• Ability to take responsibility for own research goals
• Excellent in communicating and reporting in English

The successful candidate must also fulfil the requirements for admission to a PhD program at DTU.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

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 appointment terms 
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 period of employment is 3 years from the starting date.   

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information  
Further information may be obtained from Martin O.L. Hansen, +45 45254316, [email protected]  and questions about the section to Head of Section, Jens N. Sørensen, +45 45254314, [email protected] . 

You can read more about DTU Wind  at www.wind.dtu.dk  and the AFD section at Aero- and Fluid Dynamics (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 . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 November 2024 (23:59 Danish time) . 

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

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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