Project summary

The project covers four key research aspects: 1) wind characteristics and resources, 2) aerodynamics, 3) structures, and 4) aeroelasticity. The fellows will undertake individual projects in these areas. All the research questions in the project reflect industry needs. Academic novelty and innovation will be reflected in the methodologies and solutions. The research results will be disseminated directly to the public and scientific community. The outcomes are both technologies and a talent pool to accelerate the next generation of large-scale offshore wind power. The NEXTgenT consortium has excellent coverage of academic universities and industry organisations including manufacturers, energy utilities, system operators, consultancy and technology innovation centres.

 

Employment conditions

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The project will employ 11 doctoral candidates in several different countries. All doctoral candidates must undertake two short secondments within the network. Hence, the successful candidates will be exposed to a range of different companies and academic partners. 

 

Positions Requirements

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For all positions, we are seeking highly motivated candidates passionate about contributing to the development of tomorrow's offshore wind turbines.

Applicants must have a master’s degree or similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a master’s degree. For specific position requirements and starting dates, please see individual announcements.

 

Eligibility criteria

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The European Commission dictates fulfilment of eligibility criteria under the Horizon MSCA Doctoral Networks Programme. We welcome applications from PhD candidates from any country fulfilling the following mobility criteria:

• Eligible candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their first host institution for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before their recruitment by the host institution (i.e., the starting date indicated in the employment contract/equivalent direct contract). 

• Eligible candidates must have a master’s degree relevant to the chosen position or its equivalent that would entitle them to a doctorate, awarded before starting the positions.

 

We offer: 

• Highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions: successful candidates will be offered a full-time position for 36 months. The salary will be defined according to MSCA regulations for Horizon Doctoral Networks, and it comprises a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance for candidates with family obligations. NEXTgenT is committed to offering equal gender opportunities, and we encourage female candidates to apply.

• Engagement in an international network and participation in national and international scientific meetings.

• Gaining experience from both academia and Industry.

• Secondments abroad to other partners of the network.

• Enlarged professional network and improved future scientific career with perspective in academia and the private sector.

• Shared research and innovative multidisciplinary and multisectoral training by senior scientists, experts and experienced trainers from academia and industry.

• A structured training program consisting of research-related courses, joint network training, soft skill courses, targeted workshops, social events and networking.

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Description of the PhD projects:

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The 11 Doctoral Candidates will be hired in 5 different countries. Please consult the individual announcements for detailed information about each PhD project. 

 

DC01: Data mining and validation for large wind profiles

(Enrolment at University of Bergen, UiB)

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DC02: Classification, modelling, and parameterisation of tall wind profiles

(Enrolment at Delft University of Technology, TUD)

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DC03: Description and analysis of wind/wave interactions

(Enrolment at Ecole Centrale Nantes, ECN)

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DC04: Aerodynamics and Aeroelasticity of Extra-Large Wind Turbines

(Enrolment at Delft University of Technology, TUD)

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DC05: Unsteady aerodynamics loads on airfoils for new dynamic inflow conditions

(Enrolment at Ecole Centrale Nantes, ECN)

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DC06: Tip and root Vortex Generators for boundary layer control on wind turbine dedicated airfoils (Enrolment at Technical University of Denmark, DTU)

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DC07: Structural modelling for XL wind turbines

(Enrolment at University of Bergen, UiB)

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DC08: Prediction and Modelling of Damage Mechanisms of Exra-Large Wind Turbine Blades (Enrolment at Technical University of Denmark, DTU)

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DC09: High fidelity CFD-CSD analysis for very large and flexible offshore wind turbine

(Enrolment at Technical University of Denmark, DTU)

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DC10: Innovative rotor-nacelle system design and analysis for modularised blade systems

(Enrolment at Technical University of Denmark, DTU)

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DC11: Stability analysis of very large turbines

(Enrolment at Technical University of Munich, TUM)

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Application and selection process

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Each position is announced and must be applied for at the local NEXTgenT partner. Please see the individual project proposals for the exact application procedure. The overall deadline for applications is November 30th, 2024, at 23:59 pm (CET), but the local application deadline may be different. All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply.