Job Description

This PhD project is part of the ERC Consolidator Grant project WINDFLOW, which aims to develop innovative large-eddy simulation strategies for wind farm flows. Your research will involve creating new LES models to study the interaction between clouds and wind farm performance, as well as atmospheric transport processes. This role offers a chance to advance the field of fundamental fluid and atmospheric dynamics, improve wind farm efficiency, and enhance our understanding of their interaction with the atmosphere. Join us in pioneering wind energy fluid mechanics research!

Your Profile

We are looking for motivated early-career researchers with a strong background in fluid dynamics, mechanical engineering, computational physics, applied physics, mathematics, geophysics, or related fields. Experience with programming languages such as Fortran, C/C++, MATLAB, or Python is beneficial. Candidates should thrive in an international environment and possess excellent communication skills to contribute to team research efforts. You will present your work at international conferences. Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. We value independence and responsibility, while promoting teamwork and collaboration among colleagues.

Our Offer

This position is a key part of the ERC WINDFLOW project, offering integration into a dynamic research group with peers exploring similar themes.

• A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
• Salary and conditions in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including top-tier supercomputers.
• Professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente.
• Excellent mentorship and a stimulating international research environment.
• A monthly salary starting at €2,770 in the first year, increasing to €3,539 in the fourth year.
• Excellent benefits, including an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a solid pension scheme.
• A minimum of 29 holidays for full-time employment.
• Free access to sports facilities on campus.

Information and Application

To apply, please submit your application using the button below. Your application should include:

• A cover letter highlighting your specific interests, qualifications, and motivation for this position.
• A detailed CV (resume).
• An academic transcript of BSc and MSc education, including grades.
• Contact information for two academic references willing to provide a recommendation.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at our university and do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process, interviews, and employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About the Department

This research is conducted in the Physics of Fluids group at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. Our work encompasses various fluid mechanical challenges, employing experiments, simulations, and theoretical approaches. The group is affiliated with the Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics and the J.M. Burgerscentrum for Fluid Mechanics. For further information, visit http://pof.tnw.utwente.nl and https://stevensrjam.github.io/Website/.

About the Organization

The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages around 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research at the forefront of chemical technology, applied physics, and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology, materials science, nanotechnology, and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals, and connections, our faculty works intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, conducting extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both nationally and internationally and is strengthened by many young researchers working on innovative projects as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It is accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre, and Digital Society Institute.