Are you passionate about contributing to the energy transition?

Do you want to work on material damage analysis and coating lifetime prediction with industrial relevance?

As part of the SHIELD project, a collaborative project between Suzlon, TU Delft, and the University of Twente, the Production Technology group at the University of Twente is offering an 18-month postdoc position in the field of wind energy.

The project strives to develop a digital twin for wind turbine blades, capturing effects of rain droplet-induced erosion based on meteorological data, material data, experimental data, and field observations.

As a postdoctoral researcher in this project, you will:

• Develop simulation tools for local droplet impact conditions at the wind turbine blade based on test conditions and meteorological conditions.
• Test industry-relevant coating materials for high velocity liquid droplet impact performance in the laboratory.
• Implement droplet size-dependent and impact velocity-dependent cumulative damage models in a digital twin based on meteorological data for site-specific performance prediction of coated turbine blades.
• Derive guidelines for coating materials, control strategies, and maintenance strategies for (offshore) wind parks around the world.

Qualification Requirement.

• Highly motivated researcher who is driven by curiosity.
• A PhD degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Applied Mathematics, or similar.
• Experimental and theoretical skills in polymer material testing and/or liquid droplet impingement, experience with rain erosion for wind turbine blades is a prerequisite.
• Experience with programming in scripting languages like Python or Matlab, with a focus on large dataset analysis.
• Good team-working abilities and a positive can-do mentality.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written (TOEFL > 90 or IELTS > 6.5 score).

Job Offer and Benefits.

• We offer a full-time 1.5-year Postdoc position, including excellent mentorship in a stimulating research environment with excellent facilities.
• You will receive a gross monthly salary in the range of €4.241 to €5.538 based on experience.
• Excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, a solid pension scheme, and 29 vacation days in case of full-time employment.
• Excellent laboratory and support facilities, as well as a diverse team of enthusiastic colleagues and supervisors.
• A green campus with free access to sports facilities and an international scientific community.
• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).

How to Apply.

Please submit your application before May 1, using the “Apply now” button, and include:

• A Curriculum Vitae, including contact information for at least two academic references;
• A cover letter of at most one page. In this cover letter, you will explain why you believe you fit for this position, referring to your background knowledge and past experience.
• Transcripts from your PhD and/or Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees.

Interviews will be held following the submission closure.

Additional information about this position can be acquired from Dr. Ir. Nick Hoksbergen (t.h.hoksbergen@utwente.nl).

Screening is part of the selection procedure.

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