Research Associate for Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines

Your field of activity: • Development of novel experimental methods for investigating the formation and decay of blade tip vortices on wind turbines under atmospheric turbulence during the operation of a wind turbine in Switzerland • Conception and execution of detailed experiments on an operational wind turbine, including load and vibration measurements, pressure measurements on the rotor blades using "Aerosense" technology, as well as "Lagrangian Particle Tracking" • Development of data acquisition, processing, and analysis methods with a special focus on surface pressure measurements • Demonstration of the scientific added value of the experiments and development of coupled relationships between properties of inflow turbulence, rotor blade aerodynamics, and vortex dynamics • Collaboration with external research partners and industry partners • Participation in the preparation of new research proposals • Support in consulting and research projects with industry partners • Ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of the operational wind turbine • Writing conference and journal articles, presentation of results, and participation in international conferences Your expertise: • Completed Master's degree in the field of engineering with a focus on aerodynamics or wind energy • PhD in the field of engineering with a focus on aerodynamics or wind energy OR at least three years of proven experience in experimental aerodynamics, preferably in the context of field trials, data management, as well as in data analysis • Very good knowledge of Python and Matlab • Strong communication skills • High degree of independence, structured and quality-conscious way of working, as well as strong teamwork skills • Business fluent English skills at least level C1 • German skills at least level A2 as well as a willingness to increase the level