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PhD Intern, Physics-Informed Machine Learning
Research intern developing physics-informed ML for airflow and heat transfer simulation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Research energy analysis tools for natural ventilation and parameterize them using CFD simulations. • Conduct original research developing or applying novel physics‑informed machine learning techniques. • Implement prototypes to test and demonstrate new ideas and methods. • Develop prototypes using both open‑source and in‑house libraries. • Write documentation as academic publications or internal white papers. • Lead learning sessions to share technical expertise within the SOS Group.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸energy analysis
- ▸cfd simulations
- ▸machine learning
- ▸prototype development
- ▸technical documentation
- ▸learning sessions
What You Bring
The Simulation, Optimization and Systems (SOS) Group at Autodesk Research is looking for a passionate and skilled research intern for Summer 2025 at our San Francisco office located in One Market, Ste. 400. The ideal intern will conduct research and develop prototype code to combine machine learning with computational tools for analyzing air flow and heat transfer in building environments. • Pursuing a PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. • Experience with data‑driven methods in simulation. • Experience developing physics simulation tools and numerical solvers. • Experience with AI model training frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Flax. • Strong proficiency in Python. • Track record of publishing in top‑tier conferences and journals.
Requirements
- ▸phd
- ▸data-driven
- ▸physics simulation
- ▸ai frameworks
- ▸python
- ▸publications
Benefits
The 2026 U.S. internship runs for 12 weeks (May 18 – August 7 or June 15 – September 4) and is fully paid. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and join tech talks and other activities designed to support personal and professional development. The program aligns with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, offering office, remote, and hybrid work options. Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides how we work, treat each other, connect with customers and partners, and define our presence in the world. As an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on experience, education level, and geographic location, and can exceed the posted range. For U.S.-based interns, starting annualized base salaries range from $47,840 to $95,680 for undergraduate students, $72,800 to $118,500 for Masters/MBA students, and $118,560 to $162,240 for PhD students.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time