Student with Master Thesis Quantification of Uncertainty of a Simulation Model - #940539

Who We Are ...

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, the energy transition becomes a reality every day. Our focus topics are: offshore wind energy, hydrogen, test infrastructure and digitization. More than 400 employees – including around 100 students – from over 50 countries work at nine locations in scientific and non-scientific teams on the development of innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks, and increase cost efficiency. Do you want to join us in shaping a sustainable future?

This team needs your support ...

You will be part of the »Global Turbine Dynamics« group at our site in Bremerhaven. At present, our team consists of four research associates and several students. We conduct research in the field of aero-servo-hydroelastic simulation of wind turbines. The focus lies on improving simulation and validation methods for onshore, offshore and floating wind turbines with our developed simulation model »Modelica Library for Wind Turbines« (MoWiT). Become an active member of the team; we are keen to hear your ideas! As an international oriented IWES-team, we highly appreciate an open exchange, whether this be in German or English. Respectful cooperation is also very important to us. You are wondering what you can bring to the team?

What You Will Do

These duties await you ...

In this master's thesis, you will deal with the quantification of uncertainties in simulation models, particularly in the fields of aerodynamics and structural mechanics, which arise from the reduction of degrees of freedom in the model. The focus is on aerodynamic loads due to turbulent wind, as well as on the analysis of the natural frequencies of the structure. You will also develop quality criteria and methods for quantifying uncertainties. Sounds like a lot? Do not worry, you will be supported by your colleagues in the team.

What You Bring To The Table

What is your background?

You are studying Wind Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics? You have good knowledge of Python? You are interested in wind turbine simulation tools, like FAST, Hawc2, Bladed or QBlade? Great, we are looking forward to your application.

What You Can Expect

What we can offer you ...

We offer various opportunities to join us as a student. Whether it is an internship, where you gain a comprehensive insight into the areas of work, or the role of a student assistant, which is easy to combine with your studies. Are you looking for an exciting topic for your thesis and do you want to delve deeply into a topic scientifically? Together, we will find the right path for you! We know that studying can also be very demanding and requires a certain level of flexibility. That is no problem here, as – in agreement with your colleagues – you can decide flexibly what days and hours to work. Temporarily, you can even work remotely, depending on the job.

Eager to learn more?

If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website: https://s.fhg.de/5ei

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

The standard contract duration is 1 year, individual agreements are possible. The working time consists of up to 80 hours per month. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

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Phone: +49 471 14 290-230

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Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

www.iwes.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79729 Application Deadline: