Associate researcher 2024/CP/069

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 Apr 2024

21 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of A Coruña
Research Field

Engineering
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

9 Apr 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU
Reference Number

2024/CP/069
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: TED2021-132243B-I00 BDNS 598843. El componente 17. Inversión I3

Job title: Large scale wind energy harvesting: A CFD study on aeroelastic performance

Research line / Scientific-technical services: renewable energies – energy harvesting

This hiring call for an Associate researcher aims at incorporating into the research team an expert in CFD modelling that would participate in the fulfilling of the scientific goals of the research Project TED2021-132243B-I00 “Large scale wind energy harvesting: A CFD study of aeroelastic response”. In accordance with the project objectives, the researcher will contribute to the following goals:

a) 3D CFD model definition based on the application of the Synthetic Turbulence Method (STM).

b) Application of the STM to obtain the aerodynamic response of a static ratio 3:2 rectangular cylinder (RC) under turbulent flow.

c) Application of the STM to obtain the aeroelastic response of a free-to-oscillate 3:2 RC under turbulent flow.

d) 3D CFD model definition based on the rod-induced small-scale turbulent flow.

e) Application of the rod-induced small-scale turbulence method to obtain the aerodynamic response of the static 3:2 RC.

f) Application of the rod-induced small-scale turbulence method to obtain the aeroelastic response of a free to-oscillate 3:2 RC.

g) Analysis of the galloping response under turbulent flow considering nonlinear mechanical behaviour between loads and displacements.

The duration of the contract is one year, which can be extended until the end of the project (30/11/2024).

The hired researcher will take responsibility for the following tasks:

a) 3D CFD models, using LES and RANS turbulence models.

b) Postprocessing of results.

c) Writing of scientific articles and diffusion to different audiences of the results of the project.

d) Structural analysis in linear and nonlinear regimes.

e) Implementation of analytical models and development of software codes.


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

PhD.


Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

(1) PAST EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (MAXIMUM 50 POINTS)

1.a) Experience in the use of mesh generation software and CFD solvers, such as SALOME, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, Ansys, ….etc., along with postprocessing and sound understanding of the engineering significance of numerical results (maximum 30 points). The close relationship of the previous work with the topic of the research project will be taken into account, along with the specific contribution of the candidate.

• Participation in research projects and contracts: up to 5 points per contribution.

• Author or co-author of scientific publications: up to 3 points per communication to international conference and up to 5 points per article in an international journal.

1.b) Experience in turbulent flow analysis in connection with the topic of the research project (maximum 5 points).

• Participation in research projects and contracts: up to 5 points per contribution

• Author or co-author of scientific publications: up to 3 points per communication to international conference and up to 5 points per article in an international journal.

1.c) Experience in dynamical/aeroelastic analysis of structures (maximum 5 points).

• Participation in research projects and contracts: up to 5 points per contribution.

• Author or co-author of scientific publications: up to 3 points per communication to international conference and up to 5 points per article in an international journal.

1.d) Other research activities related to the topic of the project such as experimental campaigns in the field or the laboratory, management of research or participation in diffusion activities to wider audiences (maximum 5 points).

(2) ACADEMIC RECORDS AND LINK WITH THE PROJECT (MAXIMUM 25 POINTS)

In this section, only PhDs attained after 2015 will be given consideration. Similarly, only Masterstudiesfinished after 2012 will be considered.

2.a) PhD dissertation and relationship with the topic of the research project (maximum 15 points).

2.b) Masterstudies and relationship with the topic of the research project (maximum 10 points).

(3) PERSONAL INTERVIEW (MAXIMUM 25 POINTS)

Candidates achieving a score higher than 25 points in the preliminary assessment of sections (1) and (2) will be invited for a personal interview that will take place online (a maximum of 10 candidates will considered for the interview).

The interview will address the expertise and interest of the candidate, assess his/her suitability for the position and better appraise his/her previous research experience.


Selection process

WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-President for Research and Knowledge Transfer, and include the call reference.

DEADLINE: 10 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

SELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum 3 members and 2 reserves): Felix Nieto, Arturo N. Fontán and Antonio J. Álvarez. Reserves: Aitor Baldomir and Luis Romera.

PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site


Additional comments

A waiting list will be created comprising candidates with scores higher than 50 points. They will be ranked according to the scores obtained.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
School of Civil Engineering
Country
Spain
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://sede.udc.gal/services/electronic_board/category/10

Contact
State/Province

A Coruña
City

A Coruña
Website

https://www.udc.es/
Street

A Maestranza 9
Postal Code

15071

STATUS: EXPIRED

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