PhD: Far Shore Wind Climate Modelling

PhD: Far Shore Wind Climate Modelling

Job description

In the FLOW (Far and Large Offshore Wind Energy) project, the Dutch offshore wind industry and research community are cooperating to realise far-offshore wind power stations. TU Delft has more than 12 PhD’s participating in the research. Cooperation between the PhD’s and with the other partners is essential. Part of the programme involves an internship with one of the FLOW partners.
This PhD research is part of the FLOW R&D programme. The research is focused on three important questions:
1) What are the representative wind conditions a far-offshore wind turbine will experience during its lifetime?
2) What do these wind conditions predict with respect to power production and loads of offshore wind farms?
3) How should these conditions correctly be described in design calculations and standards?

Requirements

The candidate should have a background in Wind Energy Engineering and/or Meteorology with a relevant MSc degree (e.g. aerospace engineering or physics). He/she should be fluent in English (spoken and written), eager to learn and comfortable with a multidisciplinary PhD topic.

Conditions of employment

The offered position is for a temporary period of 4 years (1 year and an additional 3 years after a positive performance evaluation).
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

For more information about this position, please contact Wim Bierbooms, phone: +31 (0)15-2782097, e-mail: W.A.A.M.Bierbooms@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 1 June 2011 to Mrs. Willems, S.M.Willems@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number LR11-13.

Contract type

Temporary
4 years

Organisation

Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Department

Aerospace Engineering

The AWEP Department focuses on fundamental and applied aerodynamics, wind energy, performance and propulsion. The department runs extensive wind tunnel and other experimental facilities, including the OJF, dedicated to wind energy research.


The Wind Energy Section is active in research on rotor aerodynamics and dynamics, wind turbine loads and conceptual design of wind turbines and wind farms.

Additional information

Wim Bierbooms
+31 (0)15-2782097
W.A.A.M.Bierbooms@tudelft.nl
Technische Universiteit Delft

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