Fully Funded PhD in Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, and Decision-Support Modelling for Second-Hand Wind Turbines Nottingham Trent University in United Kingdom

Nottingham Trent University / Nottingham Business School is advertising a fully funded PhD opportunity focused on renewable energy , sustainability , circular economy , community energy , and data-driven decision making . The project, titled “Second Wind: Developing Multi-Disciplinary Decision-Support Tools for Adopting Second-Hand Wind Turbines in UK Community Energy Projects” , will investigate how reconditioned wind turbines can support UK community energy initiatives and contribute to net-ze...

PhD studentship at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom focused on the design optimisation of brushless doubly fed machines (BDFMs) for offshore wind turbine generators. The project addresses key research challenges in electrical engineering and renewable energy , including low power density, low power factor, vibration, and complex magnetic field behavior. The aim is to improve BDFM performance and help position these machines as a competitive alternative to direct-drive and...

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate. The position focuses on industrial onsite energy , renewable energy , and the implementation of onsite technologies for industrial and other large energy users. Research topics include solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, wind power, renewable fuels, g...

PhD opportunity at the University of Leuven in Belgium on meso–micro high-fidelity wind-farm emulation . This is an engineering-focused doctoral position (R1 / PhD position) for candidates interested in renewable energy systems, wind-farm modeling, simulation, and high-fidelity emulation. The vacancy indicates a Master degree or equivalent is required. The post is listed as 1 PhD position and the application deadline is 1 October 2026 . The listing does not provide detailed funding, stipend, or ...

Research Fellow / Postdoc opportunity in Offshore Digital Twins at Cranfield University . The project is part of an EU Horizon collaboration focused on digital twin methods for fixed and floating offshore wind turbines . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in mechanical engineering , structural engineering , ocean/offshore engineering , and renewable-energy systems. The post specifically welcomes applicants with a PhD in Ocean, Offshore, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or a relate...