PhD Scholarship in Wind Turbine Infrastructure: DTU Wind is offering a PhD scholarship aimed at developing an Autonomous Decision Support System to enhance maintenance practices in wind turbine infrastructure. This opportunity is perfect for individuals committed to advancing renewable energy systems and addressing the challenges of climate change.
PhD Scholarship in Development and Implementation of an Autonomous Decision Support System for Optimized Maintenance in Wind Turbine Infrastructure
Designation
PhD Student
Research Area
Development and Implementation of Autonomous Decision Support Systems for Wind Turbine Maintenance
Location
Roskilde, Denmark (DTU Wind, Risø)
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | Two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent |
| Programming Experience | Scientific Python |
| Experience | Data science/analytics, machine learning, wind energy topics |
| Additional Criteria for MSCA DN | – Not been awarded a PhD; not resided in Denmark for more than 12 months within the last 3 years. |
Description
As a PhD candidate, you will conceptualize and realize a versatile, modular autonomous Decision Support System (DSS) aimed at optimizing operations and maintenance (O&M) practices for wind turbines. Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying performance indicators related to asset health.
- Developing tools for automatic analysis of sensor data.
- Collaborating with researchers and industry partners, including Vestas and the University of Granada.
The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in training across Europe, develop technical and project-specific excellence, and build a network within the industry.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their complete online application by filling out the application form and including the following documents in one PDF file:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
Applications can be submitted even before obtaining a master’s degree, but candidates cannot commence until they have received it.
Last Date to Apply
21 February 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
For further details, interested candidates can contact Senior Researcher Nikolay Dimitrov at +45 61396328 or via email at nkdi@dtu.dk. More information about DTU Wind can be found at DTU Wind.
