Selection procedure by call for Associate professors (professori di II fascia). 2025_PRA_DMEC_2

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Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Italian university is seeking a tenured Associate Professor in Applied Mechanics, focusing on wind energy research. The successful candidate will develop control applications for wind turbines and teach related courses. This role involves significant research responsibilities and opportunities for international collaboration.

Competenze

• Proven experience in wind energy research.
• Strong background in control applications for wind turbines.
• Ability to integrate into a research team and contribute to projects.

Mansioni

• Conduct research on wind turbine and wind farm control.
• Develop innovative control algorithms and validate through testing.
• Teach courses related to Applied Mechanics.

Conoscenze

Wind turbine control

Research in Applied Mechanics

Development of control algorithms

Wind tunnel testing

Formazione

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Italy Application Deadline 29 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Negotiable Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 1970 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a tenured Associate Professor in Applied Mechanics to consolidate and strengthen both the scientific and educational expertise in this area. The focus is placed on wind energy, specifically on control applications at both the single turbine and wind farm levels. The successful candidate will carry out research that encompasses both theoretical and experimental aspects within the aforementioned field. More specifically, the candidate is expected to integrate into the existing research group within the Department and actively contribute to European projects and the consolidation of international collaborations. The candidate will work on wind turbine and wind farm control, developing innovative control algorithms and validating them through wind tunnel testing. The candidate will also be responsible for teaching activities related to courses and topics specific to Applied Mechanics.