What you bring to the table
What is your specialist background?
You should have completed your diploma or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field. Do you have a good understanding of mechanics or even dynamics and composites? Are you familiar with numerical simulation and optimization? You got some experience with data evaluation and analytics? Maybe you even have some knowledge of the wind industry and rotor blades? Great! Perhaps you have already carried out modal analysis and have experience in the field of scientific working. Are you familiar with scientific programming languages such as Python and eager to pursue a post-graduate training? Perfect, then you should definitely keep reading! Your profile is completed by a very good command of English, as we operate on an international level.
What you can expect
How would you like to develop?
We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. While participating in the »IntelliWind« program, you will develop a set of transferable skills, contribute to overcoming major barriers in the green energy transition, and develop a broad professional network in the wind energy industry.
What we can offer you ...
We are approachable, share our expertise, and offer each other support, even when the duties in question are not our own. To take aspects of projects into consideration, we all work together closely, irrespective of our backgrounds. And, of course, we have experts at the institute who will gladly support you in achieving your PhD.
The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. Terms of contract according to the European Commission's Marie Curie fellowship scheme.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
The application process follows the EURAXESS Code of Conduct for Recruitment and will include diverse methods to understand candidates’ strengths and experiences.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
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Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems
Requisition Number: 78395 Application Deadline: 03/09/2025