Postdoc position at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines

Job description

A postdoc position is available at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines at EPFL, Switzerland. Since 1969, PTMH ) has been a centre of scientific excellence in research and development of hydraulic machines, specializing in performance validation, hydrodynamics, cavitation, hydro-acoustics, numerical simulations and advanced measurement techniques. This postdoc position is part of a collaborative project HYPERTENSION with SBB Energy.

Hydropower is a cornerstone of the Swiss railway power supply system, ensuring reliable and resilient operation of the railway grid. The SBB hydropower fleet, largely composed of high-head Pelton turbines, operates under highly flexible and dynamic conditions. While such flexibility is essential for grid stability, it is expected to induce significant fatigue damage in hydraulic machine components, leading to accelerated aging, increased maintenance needs, and higher risks of unplanned outages. The go...