Postdoctoral Researcher in Numerical Aerodynamics and Optimization

Job summary

This position is for a two-year postdoctoral researcher focused on aerodynamic and aero-acoustic optimization within the field of wind turbine aerodynamics. The role involves working on computational fluid-structure interaction and contributing to advanced research using CFD methods at a leading technical university.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Documented experience in computational aerodynamics development.
• Knowledge of turbulence modeling and fluid-structure interaction in wind energy.
• Experience with aero-acoustic methods and optimization.
• Ability to supervise MSc and PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in CFD methods for aerodynamics.
• Focus on adjoint methods and optimization for wind energy applications.
• Engage in numerical developments related to wind turbine blades and rotors.
• Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to ongoing research projects.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in computational fluid dynamics and related software.
• Experience in academic research and publication.

Education

• A PhD degree in a relevant field is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with CFD solvers, particularly the EllipSys solver, is advantageous.