Postdoc in Hybrid Testing for Multibody Dynamics

Technical Sciences - Structural Engineering; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year postdoc position in hybrid testing for multibody dynamical systems, starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postdoc will develop computational methods for multibody dynamics, perform hybrid testing experiments related to floating wind turbines, and assist teaching in structural and multibody dynamics.

Qualifications

• PhD in structural dynamics or closely related field.
• Experience with experimental methods and structural dynamics.
• Strong computing and programming skills in common languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Excellent English; Danish proficiency beneficial for BSc level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational methods for multibody dynamics.
• Perform hybrid testing experiments related to floating wind turbines.
• Support teaching activities in structural dynamics and multibody dynamics.
• Disseminate work through international peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Co-supervise MSc and PhD projects in the subject areas of this position.

Skills

Hybrid testing

Multibody dynamics

Scientific computing

English proficiency

Danish proficiency

Education

PhD in structural dynamics

Tools

Kane's method

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year postdoc position in hybrid testing for multibody dynamical systems, starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postdoc will develop computational methods for multibody dynamics, perform hybrid testing experiments related to floating wind turbines, and assist teaching in structural and multibody dynamics.