PhD: Urban Wind Dynamics & High-Detail CFD Modeling

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 314,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Wind and Energy Systems invites applications for a PhD project focused on quantifying wind fields in urban areas using high-detail geometry and CFD tools, with two case studies in Denmark and Poland.

You will join a collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology, work under experienced supervisors, and contribute to experiments and data evaluation as part of a three-year, full-time scholarship.

Qualifications

• Background in applied mathematics, physics, engineering.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, turbulence, and boundary-layer flows.
• Experience with programming.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across disciplines.
• Willingness to learn new research fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform CFD simulations using high-detail geometrical descriptions for urban areas.
• Analyse datasets for validation of these simulations.

Skills

CFD simulations

Wind engineering

Programming

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent

Job description

DTU Wind and Energy Systems invites applications for a PhD project focused on quantifying wind fields in urban areas using high-detail geometry and CFD tools, with two case studies in Denmark and Poland.

You will join a collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology, work under experienced supervisors, and contribute to experiments and data evaluation as part of a three-year, full-time scholarship.