Job Title : Postdoctoral/Snr Postdoctoral Researcher
Department : Electronic Engineering Vacancy ID : 041663
Closing Date : 14-Jun-2026 The Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) at Maynooth University, Ireland has a further opportunity for a well-qualified applicant on a prestigious, new Science Foundation Ireland ocean energy project:
Instant Force & Model Predictive Control for Ocean Energy Power take-off with high Fidelity (INFINITY) The INFINITY project aims to advance wave energy in Europe by developing a more efficient, reliable Power Take Off (PTO) system and control technology. Building on past projects, it focuses on designing durable systems, using advanced controls to adapt to wear and tear, and supporting a circular supply chain. With Operations & Maintenance (O&M) making up 30% of costs, INFINITY emphasizes reliability and predictive maintenance to extend service intervals from 2 to 5 years and cut costs by 50%. These innovations aim to overcome ba...