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Axelle Viré
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Postdoc System Engineering for Floating Wind Farms Delft University of Technology in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
2-year postdoctoral position with salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Delft University of Technology
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About this position
This postdoctoral project at Delft University of Technology focuses on floating offshore wind energy and the system-level challenges that determine whether large-scale deployment can be realised efficiently. The researcher will work on multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimisation (MDAO) for floating wind farms in different regions, with an emphasis on both software development and applied analysis.
The project is embedded in the Dutch-funded HybridLabs initiative, which aims to accelerate innovations in offshore and floating renewable energy technologies. A central challenge highlighted in the advert is the integration of different actors and needs across the supply chain, and the postdoc will contribute by developing and disseminating MDAO software and using it to assess the logistical aspects of deployment. The research is explicitly framed around questions of system optimisation and the reduction or mitigation of technical, monetary, and schedule risks.
The role sits within TU Delft’s Faculty of Aerospace Engineering and involves collaboration with researchers from TU Delft and other institutions in the HybridLabs network. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to work with companies and to support outreach activities using the MDAO framework. The advert presents a multidisciplinary, international, and collaborative research environment with a strong focus on energy transition, sustainability, and impact beyond the university.
Funding details
2-year postdoctoral position with salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
What's required
A PhD degree in system engineering, applied sciences, wind energy, or a related field is required. Applicants should have fundamental knowledge and application of MDAO (multi-disciplinary analysis and optimisation), good knowledge of scientific computing, object-oriented programming such as Python, and version control such as git. Experience with FAIR and open-source software development is a plus. Familiarity with system and/or supply chain challenges for offshore or floating wind energy is preferred, as is experience with supply chain modelling for offshore or floating wind energy. The role also values curiosity to engage with multi-disciplinary stakeholders, collaboration across institutions, teamwork, excellent spoken and written English communication skills, creativity, self-learning skills, and an inclination toward research.
How to apply
Apply online via the application button by 15 November 2026. Upload a CV and motivational letter. Address the application to Prof. Axelle Viré; applications by email or post will not be processed.
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Professors
Professor at Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Aerodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Wind Engineering
Fluid-structure Interaction
Large Eddy Simulation
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