Denmark: PhD Scholarship in Light Weight Rotor Design

Deadline: 30 Sep. 2013

Combined Passive and Active Control Methods

Technical University of Denmark -Department of Wind Energy
The general scope of the PhD project is to develop methods and tools for design of light weight rotors by considering both passive build-in and active controls.
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Main supervisor: Taeseong Kim, Senior Researcher, DTU Wind Energy
Co-supervisor: Torben Juul Larsen, Senior Researcher, DTU Wind Energy
Co-supervisor: Lars Christian Henriksen, Researcher, DTU Wind Energy
Further information may be obtained from Taeseong Kim, tel.: +45 4677 5052.
We must have your online application by 30 September 2013. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. Please apply online on the Apply button below and open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

• letter motivating the application (cover letter)

• Curriculum vitae

• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma

You can read more about DTU Wind Energy on vindenergi.dtu.dk.

Application

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it. 

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