{"id":978,"date":"2025-12-31T08:31:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=978"},"modified":"2025-12-31T08:31:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:31:17","slug":"phd-and-postdoc-in-subsea-digital-twin-of-mooring-lines-for-floating-offshore-wind-energy-at-stanford-university-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=978","title":{"rendered":"PhD and postdoc in Subsea Digital Twin of Mooring Lines for Floating Offshore Wind Energy at Stanford University, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford-1320x989.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stanford.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>doctoral candidate or postdoctoral scholar<\/strong> is sought for a funded research position in <strong>SEA-Scan: Structural and Environmental Algorithms for Sensing of Offshore Systems<\/strong>, working with <strong>Dr. Barbara Simpson<\/strong> in the School of Engineering and School of Sustainability, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at <strong>Stanford University<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project will play a key role in developing a <strong>subsea digital twin of deep-water mooring lines<\/strong> for <strong>floating offshore wind turbines<\/strong>, with integrated <strong>machine learning\u2013based detection of mooring line entanglement<\/strong> and <strong>structural health monitoring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd2c Research Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Detection of mooring line entanglement\u2014whether <strong>primary entanglement from fishing gear<\/strong> or <strong>secondary entanglement from marine animals<\/strong>\u2014is particularly challenging due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complex platform motion and variable sea states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noisy, sparse, and difficult-to-process subsea data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enormous volumes of spatial and temporal monitoring data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constraints on offshore power consumption and data transmission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these challenges, this project focuses on the <strong>development of machine learning algorithms<\/strong> for <strong>entanglement detection and classification<\/strong>, supported by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Affordable spatial surface and subsea sensing systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-power <strong>edge computing<\/strong> for at-sea data compression and inference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>physics-informed subsea digital twin<\/strong> that contextualizes sensor data using structural mechanics and ocean engineering principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital twin will enhance detection accuracy and provide insights into <strong>abnormal behavior, entanglement events, and changes in structural integrity<\/strong> of deep-water mooring lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d Collaborations &amp; Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This research is part of a larger, externally funded effort and includes collaboration with <strong>Sofar Ocean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information on the research group can be found on <strong>Dr. Simpson\u2019s webpage<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/simpsoba.su.domains\/\">https:\/\/simpsoba.su.domains\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original funding solicitation is available here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.ca.gov\/solicitations\/2025-02\/gfo-24-307-advancing-designs-and-analysis-high-voltage-direct-current\">https:\/\/www.energy.ca.gov\/solicitations\/2025-02\/gfo-24-307-advancing-designs-and-analysis-high-voltage-direct-current<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An excellent record of <strong>research and\/or industry experience<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong <strong>written and oral communication skills<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enthusiasm for <strong>interdisciplinary research<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be viewed favorably:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floating offshore wind systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mooring line dynamics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital twins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structural health monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time surrogate or physics-informed modeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine learning applied to engineering systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 Appointment Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start date:<\/strong> Rolling, as early as <strong>January 1, 2026<\/strong>, and as late as <strong>March 1, 2026<\/strong> (flexible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Position type:<\/strong> PhD or Postdoctoral appointment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compensation:<\/strong> Competitive salary and benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional support:<\/strong> Funding available for travel and training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcec How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please upload the following materials via the application form:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Goi1LE52hYk9otMQ8\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/Goi1LE52hYk9otMQ8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Required materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum vitae (CV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample publication(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information for <strong>at least two references<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Review of applications will begin immediately. 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