Maximum employment: Maximum of 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Duration of contract: 2 years
The faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world's largest faculties devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. In the Netherlands it is the only research and education institute directly related to the aerospace engineering sector. It covers the whole spectrum of aerospace engineering subjects. In aeronautics, the faculty covers subjects ranging from aerodynamics and flight propulsion to structures and materials and from control and simulation to air transport and operations. In astronautics, topics include astrodynamics, space missions and space systems engineering. The faculty has around 2,700 BSc and MSc students, 225 PhD candidates and 27 professors supported by scientific staff.
The faculty's mission is to be the best Aerospace Engineering faculty in the world, inspiring and educating students through modern education techniques and enabling staff to perform ambitious research of the highest quality for the future of aerospace. The working atmosphere at the faculty is friendly, open-minded and dedicated.
The Department of Aerodynamics, Wind Energy and Flight Performance and Propulsion (AWEP) is one of four departments composing Aerospace Engineering. Fundamental research is performed in the Aerodynamics section. Aircraft design, propulsion systems, and their integration are the main topics in the FPP section. Wind energy systems, from small wind turbines to large offshore farms, are the objective of the research of Wind Energy. The department operates comprehensive laboratories, equipped with modern wind tunnels and state-of-the-art measurement systems.
The Wind Energy section facilitates the development of wind energy technology and the expansion of the use of wind power through research and education.
In its research activities there is a focus on large, multi-megawatt offshore wind turbines and offshore wind farms, although urban wind power is also addressed. Both technology development aspects as well as fundamental aspects are present in the research programme. With respect to education, dedicated courses on the BSc and the MSc levels are offered for Aerospace students, SET students, and the European Wind Master (EWEM) students.
Job description
The task is to identify and reduce uncertainties in the operational phase of offshore wind farms. Uncertainties originate from various sources, from weather forecasts to wind turbine failures or logistics of maintenance. After identification of the major uncertainties, multivariate probability distributions will be generated for both operational and maintenance/logistics parameters. Existing simulation tools are used to relate these uncertainties to the costs and cost margins of offshore wind farm O&M activities. Advanced optimisation techniques will be applied to minimise the costs and reduce the uncertainty margins. As a result, optimised maintenance approaches will be identified for existing and future offshore wind farms. The post-doctoral research is performed in the framework of the STW Perspectief programme EUROS.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has a PhD degree in one of the following fields: Operations research, windfarm maintenance optimisation, logistics and supply chain optimisation, probabilistic design or maintenance modelling.
The post-doc position is offered for a period of two years.
Conditions of employment
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Information and application
For more information, please contact Prof. Gerard van Bussel, phone:+31 (0)15-2785178, e-mail:
[email protected]. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV and letter of application by 15 November 2017 to Sylvia Willems,
[email protected].
When applying, please refer to vacancy number LR17-41.
