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Postdoc in Hybrid Testing for Multibody Dynamical Systems and Floating Wind Turbines Aarhus University in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Two-year full-time fixed-term postdoc position at Aarhus University. Salary and terms are according to Danish collective agreements, with basic salary steps 4–8. The post supports ongoing externally funded research projects and teaching activities.

Deadline

Nov 9, 2026

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computational Science
Multibody Dynamics
Robotics
Structural Dynamic

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About this position

Aarhus University is advertising a postdoctoral position in hybrid testing for multibody dynamical systems, with application to floating wind turbines. The position is based in the Department of Civil Engineering and Building Design, Structural Engineering at Aarhus University.

The postdoc will work on computational methods for multibody dynamics, hybrid testing experiments, and related research supporting ongoing externally funded projects and teaching activities. The role also includes dissemination through international journals and conferences, and co-supervision of student projects and PhD students.

Research keywords: multibody dynamics, hybrid testing, structural dynamics, floating wind turbines, control algorithms, robotics, scientific computing, Python, MATLAB/Simulink.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in structural dynamics or a similar area, with an engineering background in mechanical or civil engineering. Required experience includes hybrid testing, multibody dynamic simulation software development, control systems for hexapod-like loading systems, excellent English, and intermediate Danish. Teaching experience in structural mechanics and supervision of M.Sc. projects are also valued.

Funding and terms: this is a two-year full-time fixed-term postdoc position. Salary and employment conditions follow Danish collective agreements, with basic salary steps 4–8.

Location: Navitas, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Deadline: applications must be received by 9 November 2026. Applicants are encouraged to include a 1-page project description with a research plan proposal.

How to apply: submit the application via Aarhus University’s recruitment system using the official application link. The application must be in English and include a CV, degree certificate, publication list, future research plans, research activity information, teaching portfolio, and verified teaching experience if available.

Funding details

Two-year full-time fixed-term postdoc position at Aarhus University. Salary and terms are according to Danish collective agreements, with basic salary steps 4–8. The post supports ongoing externally funded research projects and teaching activities.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD in structural dynamics or a similar field and have an engineering background in mechanical or civil engineering. Required competencies include hybrid testing experiments, development of multibody dynamic simulation software (e.g. Kane's method), implementation of control algorithms and robotics for hexapod-like loading systems, excellent English proficiency, intermediate Danish proficiency, and scientific computing skills such as Python or MATLAB/Simulink. Experience in teaching structural mechanics, supervising M.Sc. projects and theses, conducting collaborative research, and publishing in journals and conferences is expected.

How to apply

Apply through Aarhus University's recruitment system using the application link on the job advertisement page. Submit the application in English with a CV, degree certificate, complete publication list, statement of future research plans, research activity information, teaching portfolio, and verified teaching experience if any. A 1-page project description with a research plan proposal is encouraged.

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