Post Doctoral Research Associate in Wind Energy Control

This is a 3-year full-time Post Doctoral Research Associate position at Heriot-Watt University focused on developing novel wind turbine and wind farm controllers to extend main bearing lifetimes and reduce energy costs. Key responsibilities include contributing to the development of these controllers, collaborating with project partners, and disseminating research through publications and presentations. Essential requirements include a PhD in a relevant discipline, experience in renewable energy control and optimization, and strong communication and project management skills.

• Conduct and disseminate original research aligned with the project and in collaboration with the team
• Demonstrate initiative in making routine decisions in order to manage and achieve project deliverables and deadlines
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
• Work closely with the project team to ensure timely completion of deliverables in line with the project plan.
• Work as part of the broader team, including collaborators at University of Strathclyde and industrial partners, to shape the research work as needed
• Contribute to outreach and impact engagement activities of the project (including workshops, webinars and a hackathon)
• Prepare, write and submit academic publications based on the research work.
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the project team.

• PhD in relevant discipline
• 1 st class undergraduate degree (preferably in Physics)