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OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule

Senior Research Assistant Wind Energy Innovation

Rapperswil-Jona

FULL TIME

December 3, 2024

Senior Research Assistant Wind Energy Innovation (80-100%)
Senior Research Assistant Wind Energy Innovation (80-100%)
The Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) is an intercantonal and interstate university of applied sciences with campuses in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona and St.Gallen. With excellent Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and state-of-the-art continuing education courses, we train future-oriented specialists and managers. We are one of the leading institutions nationally in the field of application-oriented research and development as well as services.
Starting on March 1st, 2025, we are looking for a Senior Research Assistant Wind Energy Innovation (80-100%).
You will work as a Senior Research Assistant in various exciting international projects in the Wind Energy Innovation Division of the Institute of Energy Technology. Your main task is to lead the French-Swiss research project “Modeling and estimation of unsteady aerodynamic flow at high Reynolds number”, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (see more here: https://data.snf.ch/grants/grant/212718). This project aims to measure, evaluate and model the influence of the different turbulent scales on the force fluctuations at real speed conditions on a rotor blade.
Your tasks:
  • Lead the research project “Modeling and estimation of unsteady aerodynamic flow at high Reynolds number”
  • Plan and carry out experiments and data analyses for the research project “Modeling and estimation of unsteady aerodynamic flow at high Reynolds number”
  • Programme in Python and MATLAB for the evaluation and analysis of simulation and measurement data as well as for machine learning applications
  • Write project proposals, scientific publications and reports and give presentations at international conferences
  • Supervise junior employees, students and civil service students
  • Communicate with national and international project partners
  • Actively contribute to our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” strategy
Your qualifications:
  • You have a Master's degree in engineering or similar and at least three years of professional experience in research or industry in the field of experimental aerodynamics, or you have a doctorate in this field or similar.
  • You have experience in experimental aerodynamics and can design, set up, analyse and interpret experiments
  • You have good programming skills, especially in Python and MATLAB
  • Ideally, you have experience in the wind energy sector and are familiar with the challenges in this industry
  • Ideally, you have experience in personnel management and support
  • You are business fluent in written and spoken English, and have at least a basic level in German Knowledge of French is also advantageous
  • You are a team player and work independently
We offer:
  • An area of activity in a dynamic environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
  • Varied and challenging work with a high level of personal responsibility at an attractive university.
  • The opportunity to play an active role in shaping activities in the Wind Energy Innovation Division
  • Freedom for personal initiative and flexible working hours
  • The opportunity to play an active role in our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” strategy
Have we piqued your interest and do you have the desired qualifications? Then we look forward to receiving your application by Jan. 31st, 2025 at the latest via our online tool. Click on “Jetzt bewerben” to start the process.
Applications are accepted in English or German. Please include a maximum two-page CV, a motivation letter, and copies of your relevant certificates and job references.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Barber (sarah.barber@ost.ch).
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