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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 day ago

Temporary Researcher

positionBoulder, CO
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$38.70/hr - $38.70/hr

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a temporary researcher for the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating platform motion controllers for floating offshore wind turbines.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate platform motion controllers for floating offshore wind turbines

Qualification

Modeling floating offshore wind turbinesDeveloping controllers for FOWTsRunning OpenFAST simulationsModifying OpenFAST codeResearch experience in FOWTs

Required

Master's of Science degree in electrical engineering or aerospace engineering
Multiple years of research experience in the modeling and control of floating offshore wind turbines
Ability to model floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs)
Knowledge in developing controllers for FOWTs
Capability in running OpenFAST simulations to evaluate controllers
Ability to modify OpenFAST code as necessary to tailor control capabilities to be implemented and evaluated

Preferred

Prior experience working in the Pao research lab
Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
dateFounded in 1876
location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.colorado.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
Associate AD Budget & Finance
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