PhD Studentship in Offshore Renewable Energy

The Wind & Marine Energy Systems & Structures (WAMSS) is an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), led by the University of Strathclyde, working collaboratively with Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh. The Centre aims to train the next generation of technical leaders, through EngD and PhD graduates, for the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector. Students complete 1 year of taught classes followed by 3 years of research.

There is currently an industrial studentship available at the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE).

This position will start in October 2023 and is suitable for high calibre candidates with a strong background in Electrical Engineering.

The research team you will join has research interests that will include but is not limited to:

  • Electrical conversion and the grid:
    • Power Converter Optimisation
    • Grid compliance and grid services
  • Power to X:
    • Use of renewables for non-electrical power generation
    • New drive train concepts
    • Superconducting generators

This SGRE studentship is open to UK and international applicants with a first class, or strong upper second class, honours degree in Electrical Engineering.

For informal enquiries, please contact the CDT administrator (Email: drew.smith@strath.ac.uk), with “WAMSS Studentships” in the email subject.

https://ben.mis.strath.ac.uk/applicantentry/#/?ppio=279085

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