Postdoc in CFD Analyses of Waves and Current Interactions with Porous Structures – DTU Construct

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Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Full time

This position is a part of the research project INF4INITY that investigates floating wind turbine with Nature Inspired design of scour protection and motion damping system for the floating system. The objectives are to develop and use new methods for analysing performance of porous structural parts in marine structures.
This position is located in the coastal group of the section for Fluid Mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering. The Postdoc includes both development and use of the OpenFOAM library for Computational Fluid Dynamics analyses.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You shall model the effects of wave, current and sea-bed interaction with porous structures that is a part of a new Floating Wind Turbine concept. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with faculty, researchers, PhD students as well as with MSc-students.

  • Set-up tests in OpenFOAM
  • Implement and further develop recently developed methods for free-surface and turbulence in porous media
  • Include sediment transport schemes in the modelling
  • Assess sand transport interaction with porous structures
  • Co-supervise master projects
  • Assist with collaboration with other project members in INF4INITY
  • Contribute to scientific publications and reports

Qualifications
Candidates for the position must hold:

  • A PhD degree in Civil/Marine Engineering with specialization in marine structures (or equivalent)
  • Excellent programming capabilities in, for instance, MATLAB
  • Excellent knowledge of the CFD library OpenFOAM
  • Good knowledge of C++ programming
  • Good capabilities in reporting

Soft Skills
The following soft skills are also important:

  • Good communication skills in English, both written and orally
  • Willingness to engage in group work with a multi-national team
  • Pro-active personality

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:

  • Solid experience with numerical methods, preferably CFD
  • Documented research capabilities
  • Some experience with teaching
  • Communication skills

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 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. The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1 November 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section, Professor Erik Damgaard Christensen, tel.: +45 4525 1398, or by e-mail: edch@mek.dtu.dk. However, only make personal contact if it is about specific questions for the position – no applications, CVs, personal presentations or documents will be accepted by phone or email. Please respect these restrictions and follow the general application procedure outlined below.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 September 2024 (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.

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