Postdoc (f/m/d) in Remote Sensing: The ForWind – Center for Wind Energy Research at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is seeking a motivated Postdoc to advance remote sensing techniques for analyzing flow physics associated with offshore wind farm clusters. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment with potential for collaboration across multiple disciplines.
Postdoc (f/m/d) in Remote Sensing for Analyzing Flow Physics of Offshore Wind Farm Clusters
Designation
Postdoc (f/m/d)
Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Remote Sensing, Applied Physics |
| Location | ForWind Head Office, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Küpkersweg 70, Oldenburg, Germany |
| Application Deadline | January 31, 2026, 23:59 (CET) |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in Physical or Engineering Sciences
- University Master’s degree in Physical Science, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Renewable Energy, or equivalent
- Profound knowledge and experience in handling large data sets and statistical analysis
- Comprehensive skills with measurement techniques and uncertainty estimation
- Knowledge in forecasting methods and machine learning
- Extensive experience in programming with Python
- High motivation and ability to collaborate on complex research topics
- Fluency in communicating and reporting in English
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Develop lidar and radar scanning strategies in the field and analyze virtual measurements in numerical wind fields.
- Analyze cluster wake mitigation strategies and atmospheric phenomena under various meteorological conditions.
- Enhance forecasting methods and implement real-time forecasting algorithms.
- Support extensive offshore measurement campaigns and process large amounts of data using remote sensing measurements, meteorological information, and operational wind farm data.
- Collaborate closely with wind farm operators and researchers from various fields at universities and institutes.
- Engage in project management, grant applications, and teaching tasks.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application electronically as one PDF file to the University of Oldenburg at application.wesys@uni-oldenburg.de by including:
- A letter motivating your application
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc/PhD diplomas
- Employment references
An optional second PDF containing your PhD thesis and relevant research papers is also acceptable.
Last Date for Application
January 31, 2026, 23:59 (CET)
