Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Remote-Wind Project)

The School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the REMOTE-WIND (Remote and autonomous inspection and maintenance of onshore and offshore wind turbines) project.

The successful candidate will support research in the realm of wind power generation, in the context of the REMOTE-WIND project that is funded by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The successful candidate will be working with a vibrant team of researchers to drive world-class research around the development of advanced solutions for for instrumented air and water-borne drones, with non-contact measurement for bespoke autonomous inspection and monitoring of onshore/offshore wind turbines to assess their lifetime safety and serviceability performance and take better decisions around maintenance, repowering and decommissioning.

The REMOTE-WIND project will carry out full-scale demonstrations for onshore and offshore farms, venturing significantly beyond laboratory tests and small academic exercises. The project will assimilate fundamental physics, sensors, robotics and cutting-edge analytics to create scientific insights and translates them to technology and commercial practice.

Candidates for the Postdoctoral position must have completed all the requirements for a PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Transportation Engineering or a related field. Research experience in image analysis is required. A strong background in computer programming (languages: python and Java/Javascript/C#/C/C++ necessary), machine learning/deep learning, and sensor technology is highly desirable. Active interest in computer simulation and IoT is recommended.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience and expertise in mathematical modelling, analysis, and signal processing with a particular focus on the image processing and analysis, supported by strong publication track record. Experience and expertise in testbed experimentation are desirable.

The successful candidate will be supported to present their research findings at major international conferences, workshops, and seminars within the scope of the Remote Wind project and establish useful contacts with other researchers.

The appointment provides great opportunities to work closely with the network of academic and industrial project partners who are among the world-leading research teams in Europe. While a majority of the time is dedicated to the specific research being conducted by the successful candidate, the appointment may involve the co-supervision of postgraduate students at both PhD and MSc levels. In addition to the academic experience, the abovementioned collaborations will prepare the successful candidate for being qualified for further opportunities in both academia and industry.

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