Research Associate in Control Engineering for Wind Energy | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in für Regelungstechnik Windenergie (d/m/w)
Hochschule Flensburg
Job Summary
This full-time research position at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences is part of the 'Advanced Model Based Control' (AMBC) project, conducted in partnership with the wind turbine developer 'bewind'. The successful candidate will focus on bringing non-linear model predictive control (NMPC) technology to industrial maturity for wind turbines. Day-to-day responsibilities include formulating and tuning models, designing state observers, and automating validation calculations to reduce turbine complexity and optimize energy yields. You will also collaborate closely with industrial partners, supervise students, and publish scientific findings. This role is particularly attractive for those seeking to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application, offering 30 days of vacation, the possibility of pursuing a doctorate, and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment on a modern campus near the Baltic Sea.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a comparable technical field.
Experience
- Professional experience in modeling and simulation of wind turbines (e.g., OpenFAST) or control design for wind energy systems
- Professional experience in the design and implementation of optimal control problems and model predictive control
- Experience in systematic research, evaluation of scientific results, and presentation of findings
- Experience in collaborative teamwork and independent project management
Languages
Additional
- Candidates with foreign degrees must provide proof of recognition in Germany. One language (German or English) must be at C1 level, while the other must be at least B1 level. The position is fixed-term until March 31, 2029.
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