The Department of Wind Energy in the Technical University of Denmark, DTU is inviting applications for PhD scholarship for the Aeroelastic Design Section (AED). 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. The period of employment is 3 years. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is 30 September 2013.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided in the Light Weight Rotor Design – combined passive and active control methods.
Course Level: Scholarships are offered for pursuing PhD degree at Department of Wind Energy in the Technical University of Denmark.
Scholarship Provider: The Department of Wind Energy in the Technical University of Denmark, DTU
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility: 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. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Denmark can apply for the scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Department of Wind Energy in the Technical University of Denmark, DTU Wind Energy, is seeking a PhD student for the Aeroelastic Design Section (AED). Our competences are aero-servo-elasticity (coupling between structural dynamics, aerodynamics and control), aerodynamics, CFD and aero acoustics (engineering models for turbulent inflow and trailing edge noise). We focus on the development of models for the design, analysis and improvement of wind turbines and the validation of these models in full scale tests or wind tunnel experiments.

Duration of award (s): The period of employment is 3 years.

What does it cover? The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.

How to Apply: Please apply online and attach all 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
-Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system
-Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 September 2013.

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