Job-ID: S-2016-07-21-73772 Online seit: 21.07.2016 Anbieter Kategorie Wissenschaftl. Stellen Angebot Titel Research Assistant: Model Predictive and Feedforward Control for Wind Turbines Einsatzort Allmandring 5B 70569 Stuttgart Deutschland Beschreibung SWE’s research group “Control, Optimization and Monitoring” is working on the improvement of the operation of wind turbines through novel control strategies to reduce loads and increase the energy yield of a wind turbine. The main focus here is the use of wind preview measurements from lidar systems. A collective pitch feedforward controller was successfully tested worldwide for the first time by SWE and NREL in previous projects. This concept shall be extended within the German joint research project “ANWIND” to a multivariable feedforward controller using additionally the generator torque as feedforward control input, forming a challenging control problem due to the nonlinear behavior of wind turbines. The availability of a predictive measurement of the main disturbance to the system also suggests the use of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) algorithms. The partners aim for the realization of a lidar-based NMPC within the project (3 years). What we offer to the applicants: An internationally recognized, young and motivated team of researchers. A versatile and interdisciplinary job and the possibility to pursue a PhD. Contacts to international research institutions and companies in the field of wind energy. Additionally to the research activities, a support of SWE’s teaching activities (lectures and supervision of student theses) as well as other organizational tasks is part of the position. Anforderungsprofil Applicants should have the following qualifications: A Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in the area of control, aerospace or wind energy engineering or an equivalent course of studies with extensive knowledge in control. Basic knowledge in wind energy and structural dynamics is beneficial. Creativity, analytical skills, and perseverance for pursuing a PhD. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English as well as German are necessary. The University of Stuttgart strives to increase the number of females in science and encourages women to apply. Challenged applicants with equal qualification will be given preference. Vergütung TV-L E13 Art der Beschäftigung Vollzeit 1 Zeitraum der Beschäftigung befristet Bewerbungsfristende Donnerstag, 21. Juli 2016 Kontakt Vorname Prof. Dr. Po Wen Name Cheng Telefon +49 711 68568258 E-Mail cheng@ ifb.uni-stuttgart.de Link zu dieser Stellenanzeige: https://www.stellenwerk-stuttgart.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-stellen-research-assistant-modelpredictive-and-feedforward-control-wind-turbines-s-2016-07-21-73772 Bitte beziehe Dich in Deiner Bewerbung auf https://www.stellenwerk-stuttgart.de/ 2