PhD - Virtual sensing for floating offshore wind turbines
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This PhD position focuses on virtual sensing techniques for floating offshore wind turbines, a cutting-edge area within civil and mechanical engineering. Candidates must hold a relevant master's degree (120 ECTS) in civil or mechanical engineering, demonstrating a strong academic foundation. The role emphasizes expertise in computational methods, particularly finite element methods (FEM) and dynamics, to model and analyze the mechanical response and loading of floating offshore wind structures. Strong programming skills are essential, indicating proficiency in coding to develop and implement virtual sensing frameworks. The research aims to address the relative immaturity of floating offshore wind technology compared to bottom-fixed turbines by creating innovative sensing solutions for full-scale floaters deployed in open sea environments. The candidate will be expected to propose detailed research plans, indicating the need for strong research design and project planning abilities. The position is hosted by the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark, reflecting a technically rigorous academic environment. Overall, the ideal candidate combines advanced engineering knowledge, computational modeling expertise, programming proficiency, and a research-oriented mindset focused on sustainable offshore wind energy technologies.
About the role
Role Summary
- PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Within the Civil and Architectural Engineering programme
- Position available from 1 February 2026 or later
Research Area and Project Description
- Focus on virtual sensing for floating offshore wind turbines
- Floating offshore wind solutions are less mature than bottom-fixed turbines
- Few full-scale floaters are deployed in open sea
- Project aims to develop a framework for virtual sensing of loading and mechanical response
- Applicants must submit a 1-page detailed project proposal outlining ideas and research plans
- Optionally, include a URL for further information
Requirements
- Relevant master’s degree (120 ECTS) in civil or mechanical engineering
- Solid skills with computational methods (e.g., FEM, dynamics)
- Strong programming skills
Place of Employment
- Aarhus University
- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, Navitas, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
Contacts
- Main supervisor: Associate Professor Giuseppe Abbiati, [email protected]
- For application requirements: [email protected]
- Application guide: https://phd.tech.au.dk/for-applicants/application-guide/
How to Apply
- Submit your application via: https://app.researchplanner.net/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/Vacancy.cfm?PeopleXSCtx=0,55542846,0,0,0,1083660,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0&PortalID=16581&preview=1&VacatureID=1083660
- Application deadline: 9 December 2025 at 23:59 CET
- Preferred starting date: 1 February 2026
Additional Information
- Only documents received before the deadline will be evaluated
- The programme committee may request further information or invite applicants to interview
- Shortlisting will be used; only the most relevant applications will be evaluated
- Aarhus University values equality and diversity and encourages all interested candidates to apply
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
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