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PhD in Modelling and Simulation of Wind Turbine Structures

Doctoral research at the Chair of Modelling and Simulation of Structures, analyzing aerodynamic flutter, boundary layer turbulence, and structural health monitoring in mega-wind turbines.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on structural dynamics
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Experience with fluid-structure interaction (FSI), computational wind engineering, or OpenFOAM
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Salaried TV-L E13 contract (€45,000–€52,000/year gross) funded by DFG
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Bauhaus-Universität Weimar documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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