PhD Research Fellow in Design and Analysis of Floating Solar Arrays
Conduct innovative research on offshore multibody floating solar arrays and marine hydrodynamics at the University of Agder.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with a strong background in marine hydrodynamics, structural analysis, and numerical simulation of offshore structures.
Overview
The University of Agder invites applications for a three-year PhD Research Fellow position in Civil and Structural Engineering at Campus Grimstad. Affiliated with the Department of Engineering Sciences and the EU-backed HelioSea project, the successful candidate will focus on the analytical modelling and numerical analysis of interconnected offshore floating solar systems. The role involves investigating marine hydrodynamics, structural dynamics, and environmental conditions under an international collaborative framework. Expected outputs include high-quality scientific publications, technical reports, and active participation in European dissemination activities.
What you'll do
- Conduct research on the design and analysis of multibody floating solar systems under offshore environmental conditions.
- Perform analytical modelling and numerical simulations focusing on marine hydrodynamics and structural dynamics.
- Investigate lightweight floating structures equipped with mechanical connectors and mooring systems.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive research reports and publish high-quality articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Participate in project dissemination activities at the European level and collaborate within an international research team.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; TOEFL iBT minimum 92, PBT 600, or IELTS minimum 6.5
Instruction: English
- In-depth knowledge of marine hydrodynamics
- Proficiency in structural dynamics and physics-based simulations of marine structures
- Experience with stochastic analysis methods and design optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Master's thesis must be approved by the application deadline
- Master's degree average grade of B or higher, and master's dissertation grade of B or higher
- Bachelor's degree average grade of C or higher
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Submit your application electronically via the job portal link by uploading all required academic documents, a CV, selected publications, and a detailed two-page project description.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Master's thesis
- Project description
- Academic articles or R&D project samples
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