The Wind Energy Division of Risø DTU is seeking to employ a PostDoc/Researcher in the Wind Energy Systems programme (WES) for working in the research theme “Wind Power Integration and Control”. WES is a research programme in the Wind Energy Division at Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark (Risø DTU).
The Wind Energy Division has a track record of research in close co-operation with industry and the focus is on benefit to society, industry and partner research organizations. The research in WES is organized in projects which are typically externally funded and carried out in cooperation with national and international partners. The research covers areas such as system integration and control concepts for wind turbines and wind farms, electrical components, grid connection and large-scale wind energy penetration.
Please look at www.risoe.dk/Risoe_dk/Home/About_risoe/research_departments/VEA/VES.aspx for more details on the type of activities we undertake.
Job description
The Postdoc/Researcher will contribute to ongoing and future research projects in the areas of analysis and modeling of the large scale integration of wind power, which contain the following key issues
Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant qualifications within more of the following areas:
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2-3 years. The place of work will be Risø DTU in Roskilde, Denmark.
The programme is international, and the daily working language will be English.
Further information
You are welcome to contact Head of Program Jens Carsten Hansen, +45 4677 5074 or Prof. Poul Sørensen, +45 2136 2766.
Application
We must have your online application by 15 November 2010. Please open the “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and a list of publications. Please also indicate in the note field whether you apply for a post doc position or a researcher position.
Material received after this time will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Apply for this job online
The Wind Energy Division has a track record of research in close co-operation with industry and the focus is on benefit to society, industry and partner research organizations. The research in WES is organized in projects which are typically externally funded and carried out in cooperation with national and international partners. The research covers areas such as system integration and control concepts for wind turbines and wind farms, electrical components, grid connection and large-scale wind energy penetration.
Please look at www.risoe.dk/Risoe_dk/Home/About_risoe/research_departments/VEA/VES.aspx for more details on the type of activities we undertake.
Job description
The Postdoc/Researcher will contribute to ongoing and future research projects in the areas of analysis and modeling of the large scale integration of wind power, which contain the following key issues
- Modeling and control of wind turbines and wind farms
- Modeling and control of power systems
- Development of control strategies for wind power plants
- Development of wind power plants capabilities of providing system services
Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant qualifications within more of the following areas:
- Wind turbine and wind farm technology and control
- Modeling, analysis and control of power systems
- Use of power system simulation tools, e.g. PowerFactory from DiGSILENT
- Proven programming skills for analytical and modelling purposes, e.g. Matlab
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
- scientific production and research potential at international level
- Innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas
- the ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities
- an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
- the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2-3 years. The place of work will be Risø DTU in Roskilde, Denmark.
The programme is international, and the daily working language will be English.
Further information
You are welcome to contact Head of Program Jens Carsten Hansen, +45 4677 5074 or Prof. Poul Sørensen, +45 2136 2766.
Application
We must have your online application by 15 November 2010. Please open the “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and a list of publications. Please also indicate in the note field whether you apply for a post doc position or a researcher position.
Material received after this time will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Apply for this job online
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