Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics and wind energy - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description
Third-cycle subject: Engineering mechanics

Within the experimental PhD-project we will study the aerodynamics of wind farms and how that can be modified by means of turbine-control techniques such as curtailment and steering. The objective is to develop a controller that operates with the turbines to increase the overall power production of the farm. The PhD project will aim at developing new control strategies for future large wind farms able to extract energy from the wind more efficiently.

The PhD student will perform experiments in the wind tunnels at KTH and at the University of Gävle. The measurement techniques that will be employed are hot-wire anemometry and advanced optical techniques to measure velocities in both time and space. The student is expected to develop the wind-turbine models and to design the electronical components to control them, using all competences that already exist within the research group at KTH. Moreover, the PhD student is expected to write scientific articles based on acquired data, which constitute an important part of the PhD program. Programming work in both Python and LabView is planned.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by: Dr. Antonio Segalini and Prof. Jens Fransson

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A compulsory individual study plan to support your development in your area of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, one of Europe’s fastest growing capitals, which is close to both nature and the sea.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Eligibility
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.
• Language requirements

Selection
In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

The successful applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive an MSc degree in Engineering mechanics, Aeronautical- and Vehicle Engineering, Applied Physics or similar. Experience in wind energy and experimental fluid mechanics is an asset.

The successful applicant should have a strong academic track record. We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral degree.

Information regarding admission and employment
Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Union representatives
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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
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Application
Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions and certificates of fulfilled language requirements. These need to be translated into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information
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