PhD Researcher in Wind Energy Data Processing

Vor 3 Tagen


Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, ForWind - Zentrum für Windenergieforschung Vollzeit
Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, ForWind - Zentrum für Windenergieforschung. The successful candidate will work on developing data processing methods for remote sensing systems, meteorological devices, and wind turbines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Processing and analyzing large amounts of data by combining lidar measurements, meteorological information, and operational wind farm data.
  • Developing new forecasting approaches, advanced wind field reconstruction methods, and machine learning or hybrid approaches.
  • Deriving uncertainty quantification by virtual lidar measurements in large-eddy simulations.
  • Implementing and validating developed algorithms for real-time application.
  • Closely cooperating with a wind farm operator and researchers performing high-fidelity simulations, offshore measurements, and dispatch optimization of offshore wind farm power.

Requirements:
  • Qualifying university master's degree in physical sciences, Meteorology, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Wind Energy, Wind Engineering, Remote Sensing, or equivalent.
  • Aptitude and willingness to pursue a PhD.
  • Profound knowledge of experimental or numerical fluid dynamics and statistical analysis of large data amounts.
  • Extensive experience in programming with at least Matlab or Python.
  • High motivation and ability to jointly work on applied research topics.
  • Very good English skills.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in handling meteorological measurement data.
  • Knowledge of data processing in the context of wind energy systems.
  • Willingness to support the preparation of outdoor measurement campaigns, installation of measurement equipment, including working at high altitudes and offshore conditions.
  • Experience abroad of several months during school, study period, or employment after graduation.
  • Good German skills.

What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to develop your scientific career in a young and lively academic environment.
  • Work in the WindLab, one of the university's most modern office and lab spaces.
  • Flexible and mobile work.
  • Active support for your PhD pathway.
  • Structured supervision of the PhD process.
  • Opportunities to present scientific results at international conferences and through peer-reviewed publications.

How to Apply:
  • Please submit your application electronically as one PDF file by [date] to [email address].
  • Include a letter motivating your application, curriculum vitae, grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma, employment references, and a one-page research statement.
  • A second PDF file containing your Master Thesis or relevant research papers (if available) is an optional attachment.


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