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Yanlin Shao

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Postdoc in Marine Hydrodynamics & Mooring Technical University of Denmark in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

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Denmark

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Technical University of Denmark

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Marine Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Wind Energy
Digital Twin Technology
Surrogate Modeling

About this position

Postdoc in Marine Hydrodynamics & Mooring at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct).

This postdoctoral opportunity is part of a recently granted Horizon Europe project in which DTU is a partner. The project focuses on next-generation digital twins for offshore wind infrastructures, combining physical and data-driven models to support modelling, monitoring, and life-cycle assessment of floating offshore systems.

The successful candidate will strengthen DTU’s expertise in offshore floating infrastructure modelling and positioning systems in ocean environments. Core research tasks include developing and validating a fully coupled hydro-aero-servo-elastic floating offshore wind turbine model in OpenFAST; building data-driven surrogate models for floater motion, mooring tension, and tower dynamic response; developing algorithms to reconstruct full-field structural states from limited measurements and environmental/operational inputs; and establishing a framework for fatigue damage evaluation and continuous remaining useful life (RUL) updating for key structural components.

The role also includes contributing to research-based teaching and supervision of MSc students, and working closely with academic and industrial partners across Europe. The post is aimed at a highly motivated researcher with a PhD or equivalent, a strong background in marine hydrodynamics and mooring, and substantial experience in modelling floating offshore wind infrastructures.

Employment is full-time for two years, with an expected start date of 1 November 2026 or by mutual agreement. The appointment follows the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations, and salary supplements may be negotiated according to DTU’s scientific staff salary structure.

Application deadline: 1 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time. Applicants must submit a single PDF online containing a cover letter, CV, academic diplomas (MSc/PhD in English), and a list of publications.

Contact: Associate Professor Yanlin Shao, [email protected], DTU Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in marine hydrodynamics and mooring or related fields, with substantial experience in modelling floating offshore wind infrastructures. The role also requires a proactive attitude, the ability to work independently, strong accountability, effective collaboration skills for interdisciplinary and industry-facing work, and the ability to disseminate results across academia, industry, and broader society.

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Associate Professor at Technical University of Denmark

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Research Interests

Fluid Mechanics

Coastal Engineering

Ship Hydrodynamics

Wave Mechanics

Fluid-structure Interaction