Internship: Agent-Based Bird Migration in Wind Farms

TNO; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 6,900 - 7,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Travel contribution

Jong TNO membership

Laptop provided

Professional supervision

Leave allowance

Job summary

TNO offers an internship focused on simulating migratory bird flight through offshore wind farms using an agent-based model. You will adapt the model to measured data and evaluate how wind farm layouts influence collision risk to support ecological assessments.

The role combines ecology and quantitative modelling, within the BIRDSAFE initiative, offering supervision and professional development opportunities. A paid monthly internship allowance applies.

Qualifications

• We seek a student with interest in ecology and modelling and strong quantitative skills.
• Internship aligns with the BIRDSAFE initiative and Dutch university requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing an agent-based model for bird flight through offshore wind farms.
• Adapt the model to real measurements and test wind farm layouts.
• Collaborate with experts to support ecological impact assessments.

Skills

Bird ecology

Agent Based Modelling

Big data analysis

Offshore wind farms

Python

Education

BSc/MSc or equivalent

MBO (vocational) preferred

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

TNO offers an internship focused on simulating migratory bird flight through offshore wind farms using an agent-based model. You will adapt the model to measured data and evaluate how wind farm layouts influence collision risk to support ecological assessments.

The role combines ecology and quantitative modelling, within the BIRDSAFE initiative, offering supervision and professional development opportunities. A paid monthly internship allowance applies.