Research Assistant in Experimental Power Systems and Laboratory Testing - DTU Wind

DTU; Kongens Lyngby; A distancia; DKK 469.000 - 625.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DTU in Lyngby is seeking an entry-level research assistant to gain practical experience with advanced laboratory facilities in PowerlabDK. You will assist with experiments, document results, and grow skills in testing, instrumentation and data acquisition while working with engineers and researchers.

The role is ideal for someone who recently completed an MSc in engineering, aims to develop strong competencies in laboratory testing, and wants to contribute to energy systems research in a

Formación

• A relevant academic degree.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, measurements, sensors, or experimental methods.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, safety requirements and procedures.
• Interest in documenting work and organizing measurement data.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, PLC platforms, CAD is advantageous.
• Strong English communication and collaboration with diverse colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with preparation and execution of experiments and technical tasks under guidance.
• Contribute to test setups, install sensors, instruments and data acquisition hardware.
• Perform measurements and tests according to procedures with supervision and proper documentation.
• Create risk assessments and safe working procedures for experiments.
• Support outreach by demonstrations and hosting laboratory visits.
• Document results and contribute to project tasks and improvements.

Conocimientos

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

PLC platforms

CAD

Documentation

Educación

Master’s degree in engineering

Descripción del empleo

Have you recently completed your engineering degree and would you like to build practical experience with advanced experimental facilities in PowerlabDK? We are looking for a research assistant who is motivated by hands‑on technical work, desires to understandand wants to develop strong competencies in laboratory testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and experimental power and energy systems.

You will work alongside engineers, technicians, researchers, and students. Your role will be to assist with the practical preparation and execution of experiments and to complete clearly defined technical tasks under guidance. As your experience grows, you will take increasing responsibility for test activities (for selected measurements), documentation, and improvement/optimization of project tasks. See more at www.powerlab.dk.

Be part of PowerLabDK – world leading research infrastructure laboratory
If you have recently completed or are close to completing a relevant MSc or engineering degree, we would like to welcome you in our team working with our world leading energy testing facilities. Fields of relevance could be electrical engineering, power engineering, energy engineering, automation, mechatronics, physics, or another closely related field. The position is intended as an entry‑level opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop through practical / experimental work.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Please also take a look at our project with NKT at www.coscares.dtu.dk.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Contribute toproject research tasks such as: Planning, developing, preparing, assembling, and validating laboratory test setups.
• Install sensors, cables, instruments, data acquisition hardware, and supporting equipment.
• Perform practical measurements and tests according to agreed procedures and under appropriate supervision and appropriate documentation or obtained results.
• Make risk assessments, operating procedures, and safe working practices for experimental activities.
• Support outreach by giving demonstrations, hosting laboratory visits, and in general raising the visibility of our activities.

You will join a team in an exciting laboratory environment where we collaborate, look after each other, and in general develop setups in a creative and motivating work environment.

We are looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, works well both in a team and independently, is reliable and safety‑conscious, and is eager to learn.

We imagine that you have:

• A relevant academic degree.
• Have a good understanding of electrical systems, measurements, sensors, or experimental methods.
• The ability to work systematically and follow technical instructions, safety requirements, and agreed procedures.
• An interest in documenting your work clearly and keeping measurement data and practical information well organized.
• Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, PLC platforms, CAD, or comparable software are seen as advantage.
• Communication skills in English and work constructively with colleagues from different technical and professional backgrounds.

Relevant experience may come from courses, thesis work, student teams, internships, or personal engineering projects.

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

What we offer in return
You will formally be part of the research section Power-to-X and Storage and work closely with colleagues in PowerLabDK and in general all staff at the Division of Power and Energy Systems. Here you will have the opportunity to:

• To help shape the future of energy innovation and education in close collaboration with research and industry.
• Pioneer testing and demonstration of new technology and the testing methods itself.
• Meet great and competent colleagues and social activities in smaller and bigger groups across the organization.
• Experience a workday characterized by professionalism, high engagement, and strong focus on delivering demonstrations and results in labs that contribute to the green transition.

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Your workplace will be DTU Lyngby Campus.

The period of employment is 3 years. This is a full time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further Information
Further information may be obtained from Nenad Mijatovic, project manager at DTU of CosCaRes at [e-mail].

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.dtu.wind.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open‑source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems has one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research‑based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross‑disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe’s leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe’s global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.