Funded PhD Position at Oregon State University in Marine Renewable Energy
Robertson, Bryson
Funded PhD Position with the Pacific Marine Energy Center and School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Position:
The Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC) at Oregon State University is recruiting PhD students to assist with marine energy research, development, and testing. PMEC has a wide range of R&D activities on-going with opportunities for collaboration across multiple projects and disciplines. Specifically, we are looking for an inquisitive, self-motivated, and passionate PhD student to assist in the co-design, numerical modelling and physical testing of numerical Wave Energy Converter (WECs) designed for underwater vehicle recharge and sub-surface operation.
PMEC is a competitively designated U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Center focused on the responsible advancement of marine energy by expanding scientific understanding, engaging stakeholders, and educating students. Within PMEC, researchers from Oregon State University, the University of Washington, and the
University of Alaska Fairbanks work closely with marine energy technology developers, academic and National Laboratory researchers, coastal community members, ocean users, federal and state regulators, and other government officials, to address key challenges in the sector and accelerate its emergence. We serve as an objective voice regarding the opportunities, capabilities, and effects of marine energy, including wave, tidal, riverine, and offshore wind resources. For additional information about the activities within PMEC, please visit: www.pmec.us
This is a funded PhD position, located in the beautiful town of Corvallis, Oregon.
Required and Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor or MS in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, civil, ocean, electrical, environmental).
• Track-record of independent research, critical thinking, and technical writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in marine energy, hydrodynamic and aerodynamic numerical modelling codes (WEC-Sim, ProteusDS, FAST, OrcaFlex) and mechanical design (Solidworks, CAD, and manufacturing skills) would be beneficial.
• Experience with physical testing of scaled prototypes in wave tanks, flumes, electrical laboratories, etc.
Position available: September 1, 2020
- U.S. citizens and residents will be prioritized.
- https://cce.oregonstate.edu/graduate-admissions for additional details.
Application:
For full consideration, apply by April 15th. Applicants must send the following documents in a single PDF file (Word documents will not be opened) to the contact listed below:
- A detailed CV and academic transcript
- A one-page statement describing your background and how you fit the advertised position
- Contact information for three references
The subject line of your email should contain the following text: “PMEC PhD in Marine Energy (your last name).” Please note that only candidates that meet the required skills and expertise will be contacted.
Contact:
B. Langley
Operations Manager, Pacific Marine Energy Center
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Email: brenda....@oregonstate.edu
Bryson Robertson, PhD, P.Eng
co-Director, Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC)
Associate Professor, Civil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University
Senior Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Office: (541) 737-8286
Cell: (541) 619-8358