DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Fluid Structure Interaction - DTU Wind

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 Fluid Structure Interaction methods for the design and stability investigations of large wind turbines. The position is a full-time tenure track position.
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 Fluid Structure Interaction methods for the design and stability investigations of large wind turbines. The position is a full-time tenure track position.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will become part of a research group focusing on aerodynamics, structural dynamics, turbine design and stability. 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:

• Research in fluid-structure interaction (FSI) and aeroelastic stability of wind turbines
• Development and consolidation of our in-house CFD/FSI software
• 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:

• Wind turbine aerodynamics and structural dynamics
• CFD based aerodynamics
• Programming and code development
• High performance computing

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 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, [email protected]

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).

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:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

Applications 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. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

About DTU Wind and Energy Systems
At DTU Wind and Energy Systems, we put knowledge to work. The department is one of the largest public research organizations for wind energy systems in the world with about 400 staff members. We educate and train tomorrow’s technology leaders. We collaborate with researchers, global leaders in the energy industries and public authorities around the world to research and develop new technologies and services to power the green transition.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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