Postdoc in Mesoscale Modelling for Wind Energy Research – DTU Wind

Job title:

Postdoc in Mesoscale Modelling for Wind Energy Research – DTU Wind

Company:

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Category: VIP BJob Description:Do you want to start an exciting research career within meteorology and the wind energy sector. This postdoc position is an ideal way for you to contribute valuable new knowledge for the green energy transition. You will be among meteorologist working on understanding various meteorological phenomena across difference scales, that impact wind energy, and vice versa. Our research is needed in the process of planning, designing, and operating wind energy installations. This can be at the scale of individual turbines, wind farms, or even wind farm clusters spanning hundreds of kilometers. Your research will be used in close collaboration with others in the department and international partners.Responsibilities and qualifications
The focus of this position will be the investigation of meteorological phenomena impacting the wind energy sector, in particular with respect to wind resources and wind conditions. For example, investigating how large-scale wind farm clusters may impact atmospheric and sea conditions over different time and space scales, investigating how wind farm yields may be impacted by proximity of neighbouring wind farm clusters, and understanding different kinds of extreme meteorological events and how these may impact wind energy based power and energy systems. As well being involved in research projects you will take part in highly relevant scientific advice projects, applying your scientific knowledge.The central competences required in this research are meteorology, mesoscale modelling, analysis and interpretation of meteorological datasets. We are also interested in hearing from researchers with oceanographic, as well as meteorological, science background.The applicant should have:

• A PhD in meteorology, climatology or other related fields
• Experience in mesoscale modelling, preferably WRF
• Experience of scientific programming and running code on HPC systems
• Experience with Fortran, Python and Linux Shell

Any of the following is advantageous but not essential:

• Experience in the field of wave modelling or coupled wind-wave modelling
• Experience working with large datasets
• Experience with collaborative programming and GitLab
• Knowledge of meteorological measurements and their use in model validation
• Knowledge of wind farm parameterizations in mesoscale models
• Experience with wind resource assessment and site suitability, including WAsP and WEng software
• Experience using wind turbine wake models
• Experience with industrial collaboration

In addition, the candidate should have:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work to deliverable deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).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 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.This employment is for a period of 3 yearsYou can read more about career paths at DTU .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Jake Badger and Professor Xiaoli Guo Larsén .You can read more about the Department at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 6 June 2025 (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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

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.At DTU Wind and Energy Systems, our research spans the full spectrum of wind and energy systems. From investigating nanoscale structures to macro-scale atmospheric flow; from designing the turbines of tomorrow to the digital energy solutions of the future; from developing electric power systems to exploring more democratic processes for project planning.Technology for people
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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Location

Roskilde, Sjælland

Job date

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:20:21 GMT

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